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Rip Current Statement 44, NWS Miami, FL

December 15, 2022Collier County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 15, 2022, 7:14 PM EST for Collier County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It was in force for 10 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 15, 2022, 7:14 PM EST (00:14 UTC)
Expired
Dec 26, 2022, 2:30 AM EST
In force
10 days
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

Counties Collier County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:17 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, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 87 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 2022-12-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 411 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2022-12-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 89 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
411 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-16 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1010 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
89 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
113 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
1.7

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The text

As transmitted.

366 
WHUS42 KMFL 160014
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
714 PM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

FLZ168-161100-
/O.EXP.KMFL.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-221216T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-221216T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0044.221216T0014Z-221217T1100Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
714 PM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXTENDED THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED FOR MIAMI-DADE AND BROWARD
COUNTIES...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-160115-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-221216T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
714 PM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

THE High Risk of Rip Currents has expired for the coastal areas of
Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.

$$

Baxter
26 follow-up statements
083 
WHUS42 KMFL 160703
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
203 AM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

FLZ168-162000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221217T1100Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
203 AM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
471 
WHUS42 KMFL 161955
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
255 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

FLZ168-171000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221218T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
255 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through at least Saturday 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.

&&

$$
505 
WHUS42 KMFL 170625
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
125 AM EST Sat Dec 17 2022

FLZ168-172000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221219T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
125 AM EST Sat Dec 17 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$
893 
WHUS42 KMFL 171922
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
222 PM EST Sat Dec 17 2022

FLZ168-181030-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221219T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
222 PM EST Sat Dec 17 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$
753 
WHUS42 KMFL 180653
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
153 AM EST Sun Dec 18 2022

FLZ168-190000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221219T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
153 AM EST Sun Dec 18 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$
641 
WHUS42 KMFL 181817
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
117 PM EST Sun Dec 18 2022

FLZ172-173-191100-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0045.221219T1200Z-221221T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
117 PM EST Sun Dec 18 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami-Dade Counties.

* WHEN...From Monday morning 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-191100-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221221T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
117 PM EST Sun Dec 18 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through at least 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.

&&

$$
137 
WHUS42 KMFL 190654
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
154 AM EST Mon Dec 19 2022

FLZ168-192000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221221T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
154 AM EST Mon Dec 19 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through at least 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-192000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0045.221219T1200Z-221221T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
154 AM EST Mon Dec 19 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami-Dade Counties.

* WHEN...From Monday morning 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.

&&

$$
323 
WHUS42 KMFL 191342
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
842 AM EST Mon Dec 19 2022

FLZ168-200000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221221T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
842 AM EST Mon Dec 19 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-200000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-221221T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
842 AM EST Mon Dec 19 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
354 
WHUS42 KMFL 192317
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
617 PM EST Mon Dec 19 2022

FLZ168-202100-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221221T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
617 PM EST Mon Dec 19 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-202100-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-221221T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
617 PM EST Mon Dec 19 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
382 
WHUS42 KMFL 200815
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
315 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

FLZ168-201615-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221221T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
315 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-201615-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-221221T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
315 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
484 
WHUS42 KMFL 201536
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1036 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

FLZ168-210430-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221222T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1036 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-210000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-221221T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1036 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami-Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST 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.

&&

$$
356 
WHUS42 KMFL 202352
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
652 PM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

FLZ172-173-220000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-221222T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
652 PM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-220000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221222T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
652 PM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$
689 
WHUS42 KMFL 212353
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
653 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

FLZ172-173-220100-
/O.CAN.KMFL.RP.S.0045.000000T0000Z-221222T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
653 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

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

The rip current risk has diminished, so the statement has been
cancelled.

$$

FLZ168-221500-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0015.221221T2353Z-221222T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221223T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
653 PM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Thursday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... High tide at Lake Worth will be 7-10am
  EST.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$
147 
WHUS42 KMFL 220736
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
236 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

FLZ168-221600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221224T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-221222T1500Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
236 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 10 AM EST this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$
600 
WHUS42 KMFL 221638
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1138 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

FLZ168-230200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221224T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1138 AM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through at least 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.

&&

$$
436 
WHUS42 KMFL 230159
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
859 PM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

FLZ168-231000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221224T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
859 PM EST Thu Dec 22 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through at least 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.

&&

$$
995 
WHUS42 KMFL 230820
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
320 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

FLZ168-231700-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0016.221223T1100Z-221223T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221225T0900Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
320 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 10 AM EST this 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High will be between 7 and 8 AM EDT this 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-231500-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0016.221223T1100Z-221223T1500Z/
Coastal Broward-
320 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will be between 8 and 9 AM EDT
  this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

FLZ069-231700-
/O.EXB.KMFL.RP.S.0044.221223T1800Z-221225T0900Z/
Coastal Collier-
320 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM EST this afternoon through late Saturday 
  night.

* 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
678 
WHUS42 KMFL 231502
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1002 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

FLZ168-240000-
/O.EXP.KMFL.CF.S.0016.000000T0000Z-221223T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221225T0900Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1002 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-231615-
/O.EXP.KMFL.CF.S.0016.000000T0000Z-221223T1500Z/
Coastal Broward-
1002 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

Any coastal flooding should diminish after high tide.

$$

FLZ069-240000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.221223T1800Z-221225T0900Z/
Coastal Collier-
1002 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
601 
WHUS42 KMFL 232354
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
654 PM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

FLZ069-168-240800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221225T0900Z/
Coastal Collier-Coastal Palm Beach-
654 PM EST Fri Dec 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier and Palm Beach Counties.

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
632 
WHUS42 KMFL 240652
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
152 AM EST Sat Dec 24 2022

FLZ168-241600-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0017.221224T1100Z-221224T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221225T0900Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
152 AM EST Sat Dec 24 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. 
  For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 6 AM to 11 AM EST this 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide at Lake Worth will occur at 8:30
  AM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-241600-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0017.221224T1100Z-221224T1600Z/
Coastal Broward-
152 AM EST Sat Dec 24 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... High tide at Port Everglades will occur at
  8:44 AM.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

FLZ069-241600-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221225T0900Z/
Coastal Collier-
152 AM EST Sat Dec 24 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
940 
WHUS42 KMFL 241527
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1027 AM EST Sat Dec 24 2022

FLZ168-250000-
/O.CAN.KMFL.CF.S.0017.000000T0000Z-221224T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221225T0900Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1027 AM EST Sat Dec 24 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-241630-
/O.CAN.KMFL.CF.S.0017.000000T0000Z-221224T1600Z/
Coastal Broward-
1027 AM EST Sat Dec 24 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

&&

$$

FLZ069-250000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221225T0900Z/
Coastal Collier-
1027 AM EST Sat Dec 24 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
279 
WHUS42 KMFL 250156
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
856 PM EST Sat Dec 24 2022

FLZ069-168-250900-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221225T0900Z/
Coastal Collier-Coastal Palm Beach-
856 PM EST Sat Dec 24 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier and Coastal Palm Beach Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
701 
WHUS42 KMFL 250837
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
337 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022

FLZ069-250945-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221225T0900Z/
Coastal Collier-
337 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM EST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

The rip current risk has decreased along the Gulf Coast beaches
and therefore the rip current statement will be allowed to expire.

$$

FLZ168-261200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221226T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
337 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
193 
WHUS42 KMFL 251236
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
736 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022

FLZ168-252045-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0018.221225T1236Z-221225T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221226T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
736 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 11 AM EST this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-251600-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0018.221225T1236Z-221225T1600Z/
Coastal Broward-
736 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$
008 
WHUS42 KMFL 251544
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1044 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022

FLZ168-252345-
/O.CAN.KMFL.CF.S.0018.000000T0000Z-221225T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221226T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1044 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-251645-
/O.CAN.KMFL.CF.S.0018.000000T0000Z-221225T1600Z/
Coastal Broward-
1044 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IS CANCELLED...

&&

$$
176 
WHUS42 KMFL 260730
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
230 AM EST Mon Dec 26 2022

FLZ168-260830-
/O.CAN.KMFL.RP.S.0044.000000T0000Z-221226T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
230 AM EST Mon Dec 26 2022

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

The rip current risk has decreased and therefore the statement has
been cancelled.

$$

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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.