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Rip Current Statement 22, NWS Miami, FL

May 24, 2022Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at May 24, 2022, 12:47 AM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 24, 2022, 12:47 AM EDT (04:47 UTC)
Expired
May 28, 2022, 8:14 PM EDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

Counties Broward County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:48 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 00:00Z, 4.8 hours before the alert went out and 39 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Miami, FL at 00:00Z on 2022-05-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1199 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Miami, FL at 00:00Z on 2022-05-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -27 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
1199 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
917 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
5 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-27 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-36 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

968 
WHUS42 KMFL 240447
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1247 AM EDT Tue May 24 2022

FLZ168-172-173-250000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0022.220524T0447Z-220527T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1247 AM EDT Tue May 24 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
708 
WHUS42 KMFL 250103
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
903 PM EDT Tue May 24 2022

FLZ168-172-173-251200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220527T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
903 PM EDT Tue May 24 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
591 
WHUS42 KMFL 250710
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
310 AM EDT Wed May 25 2022

FLZ168-172-173-260000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
310 AM EDT Wed May 25 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
864 
WHUS42 KMFL 251248
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
848 AM EDT Wed May 25 2022

FLZ168-172-173-260300-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
848 AM EDT Wed May 25 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
576 
WHUS42 KMFL 260150
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
950 PM EDT Wed May 25 2022

FLZ168-172-173-261200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
950 PM EDT Wed May 25 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
290 
WHUS42 KMFL 260716
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
316 AM EDT Thu May 26 2022

FLZ168-172-173-270000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
316 AM EDT Thu May 26 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
731 
WHUS42 KMFL 261305
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
905 AM EDT Thu May 26 2022

FLZ168-172-173-270000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
905 AM EDT Thu May 26 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
358 
WHUS42 KMFL 270002
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
802 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022

FLZ168-172-173-270815-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
802 PM EDT Thu May 26 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
180 
WHUS42 KMFL 270644
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
244 AM EDT Fri May 27 2022

FLZ168-172-173-280000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220529T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
244 AM EDT Fri May 27 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
153 
WHUS42 KMFL 271311
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
911 AM EDT Fri May 27 2022

FLZ168-172-173-280000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220529T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
911 AM EDT Fri May 27 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
169 
WHUS42 KMFL 280102
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
902 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

FLZ168-172-173-281200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220529T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
902 PM EDT Fri May 27 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
695 
WHUS42 KMFL 280655
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
255 AM EDT Sat May 28 2022

FLZ168-172-173-290000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220529T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
255 AM EDT Sat May 28 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
429 
WHUS42 KMFL 290014
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
814 PM EDT Sat May 28 2022

FLZ168-172-173-290115-
/O.CAN.KMFL.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220529T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
814 PM EDT Sat May 28 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

The risk of rip currents for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach
county beaches has decreased. Thus the high rip current risk has 
been allowed to expire at 8pm this evening. 

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
May 23, 11:16 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL44 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.