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Rip Current Statement 27, NWS Miami, FL

July 23, 2022Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Jul 23, 2022, 2:53 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
Jul 23, 2022, 2:53 AM EDT (06:53 UTC)
Expired
Jul 27, 2022, 8:00 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 06:57 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, 6.9 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 2022-07-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 3031 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 2022-07-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -31 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
3031 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-1 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
783 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
5 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-31 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-9 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

405 
WHUS42 KMFL 230653
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
253 AM EDT Sat Jul 23 2022

FLZ168-172-173-250000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0027.220723T0653Z-220725T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
253 AM EDT Sat Jul 23 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
805 
WHUS42 KMFL 231919
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
319 PM EDT Sat Jul 23 2022

FLZ168-172-173-241100-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-220725T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
319 PM EDT Sat Jul 23 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

Baxter
841 
WHUS42 KMFL 240729
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
329 AM EDT Sun Jul 24 2022

FLZ168-172-173-250000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-220725T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
329 AM EDT Sun Jul 24 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through this 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.

&&

$$
448 
WHUS42 KMFL 241848
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
248 PM EDT Sun Jul 24 2022

FLZ168-172-173-251200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-220726T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
248 PM EDT Sun Jul 24 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

Baxter
171 
WHUS42 KMFL 250718
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
318 AM EDT Mon Jul 25 2022

FLZ168-172-173-260000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-220726T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
318 AM EDT Mon Jul 25 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through at least this 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.

&&

$$
400 
WHUS42 KMFL 251824
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
224 PM EDT Mon Jul 25 2022

FLZ168-172-173-261200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-220727T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
224 PM EDT Mon Jul 25 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

Baxter
692 
WHUS42 KMFL 260721
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
321 AM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

FLZ168-172-173-262100-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-220728T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
321 AM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
769 
WHUS42 KMFL 261459
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1059 AM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

FLZ168-172-173-270500-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-220728T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1059 AM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
686 
WHUS42 KMFL 261836
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
236 PM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

FLZ168-172-173-270245-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-220728T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
236 PM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
794 
WHUS42 KMFL 270221
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1021 PM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

FLZ168-172-173-280000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-220728T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1021 PM EDT Tue Jul 26 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 22, 9:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLHendry45 min
Jul 23, 2:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier32 min
Jul 23, 2:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier37 min
Jul 23, 3:16 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier29 min
Jul 23, 3:33 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLCollier117 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.