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Rip Current Statement 5, NWS Miami, FL

January 22, 2022Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Jan 22, 2022, 2:17 PM EST for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at Jan 23, 2022, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 22, 2022, 2:17 PM EST (19:17 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2022, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 26, 2022, 7:00 PM EST
In force
4 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 19:21 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 12:00Z, 7.3 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 12:00Z on 2022-01-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 97 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 12:00Z on 2022-01-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 41 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
97 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-71 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
571 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
37 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
41 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
112 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

844 
WHUS42 KMFL 221917
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
217 PM EST Sat Jan 22 2022

FLZ168-172-173-231200-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0005.220123T1200Z-220125T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
217 PM EST Sat Jan 22 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning 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
9 follow-up statements
581 
WHUS42 KMFL 230758
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
258 AM EST Sun Jan 23 2022

FLZ168-231600-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.220123T1500Z-220125T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.220123T1200Z-220125T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
258 AM EST Sun Jan 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 
  7 PM EST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM EST 
  this morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-231600-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.220123T1200Z-220125T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
258 AM EST Sun Jan 23 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning 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.

&&

$$
506 
WHUS42 KMFL 240752
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
252 AM EST Mon Jan 24 2022

FLZ168-241600-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220125T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220125T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
252 AM EST Mon Jan 24 2022

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  6 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 
  7 PM EST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM EST 
  this morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-241600-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220125T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
252 AM EST Mon Jan 24 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Sunday morning 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.

&&

$$
636 
WHUS42 KMFL 241425
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
925 AM EST Mon Jan 24 2022

FLZ168-242230-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220125T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220125T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
925 AM EST Mon Jan 24 2022

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-242230-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220125T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
925 AM EST Mon Jan 24 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.

&&

$$
692 
WHUS42 KMFL 241429
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
929 AM EST Mon Jan 24 2022

FLZ168-242230-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220125T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
929 AM EST Mon Jan 24 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-242230-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220125T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
929 AM EST Mon Jan 24 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.

&&

$$
369 
WHUS42 KMFL 250019
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
719 PM EST Mon Jan 24 2022

FLZ168-251200-
/O.EXP.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-220125T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
719 PM EST Mon Jan 24 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-250130-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220125T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
719 PM EST Mon Jan 24 2022

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

Although the rip current statement has expired, swimmers are 
urged to continue to exercise caution if entering the waters 
along Broward and Miami-Dade County as a moderate risk of rip 
currents continues through the evening. 

$$
153 
WHUS42 KMFL 250818
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
318 AM EST Tue Jan 25 2022

FLZ168-270000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
318 AM EST Tue Jan 25 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.

&&

$$
741 
WHUS42 KMFL 251843
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
143 PM EST Tue Jan 25 2022

FLZ168-261200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
143 PM EST Tue Jan 25 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.

&&

$$
350 
WHUS42 KMFL 260012
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
712 PM EST Tue Jan 25 2022

FLZ168-260815-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
712 PM EST Tue Jan 25 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.

&&

$$
444 
WHUS42 KMFL 260910
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
410 AM EST Wed Jan 26 2022

FLZ168-270000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-220127T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
410 AM EST Wed Jan 26 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 21, 7:10 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward35 min
Jan 21, 7:19 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward26 min
Jan 21, 7:41 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward34 min
Jan 21, 8:59 PM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward31 min
Jan 22, 2:18 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFL41 hr

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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.