Alert archive / Florida / Rip Current Statements in 2022
Rip Current Statement 28, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Nov 4, 2022, 3:07 AM EDT for 5 counties in Florida. It took effect at Nov 4, 2022, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 4, 2022, 3:07 AM EDT (07:07 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 4, 2022, 11:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Nov 9, 2022, 4:00 AM EST
- In force
- 5 days
- Issued by
- NWS Melbourne, FL
Counties Brevard County, FL, Indian River County, FL, Martin County, FL, Saint Lucie County, FL, Volusia County, FL
The radar
The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:07 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
Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 00:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 65 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 102 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -17 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 787 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 28 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 64 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.3
The text
As transmitted.
932 WHUS42 KMLB 040707 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 307 AM EDT Fri Nov 4 2022 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-060800- /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0028.221105T0800Z-221106T0800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.BH.S.0022.000000T0000Z-221105T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 307 AM EDT Fri Nov 4 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH AT LEAST LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement today, choppy surf with breaking waves up to 5 feet and a Moderate risk of rip currents. For the High Rip Current Risk tomorrow, numerous, strong and dangerous rip currents expected with breaking waves building to around 6 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, from late tonight through at least late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Large breaking waves can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to becoming caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a multi-day event with life- threatening surf and rip current conditions, which will last through at least the middle of next week! PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf over the next several days is very strongly discouraged!! && $$
6 follow-up statements
290 WHUS42 KMLB 041446 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1046 AM EDT Fri Nov 4 2022 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-051500- /O.CAN.KMLB.BH.S.0022.000000T0000Z-221105T0800Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0028.221104T1500Z-221106T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 1046 AM EDT Fri Nov 4 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, numerous, strong and dangerous rip currents expected with breaking waves building to around 6 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Large breaking waves can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to becoming caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
536 WHUS42 KMLB 050733 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 333 AM EDT Sat Nov 5 2022 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-070800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-221107T1000Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 333 AM EDT Sat Nov 5 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH AT LEAST LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous, strong and life-threatening rip currents expected with breaking waves building up to 6 feet this afternoon and up to 7 feet Sunday. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Large breaking waves can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to becoming caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the water is strongly discouraged for the next several days! && $$
909 WHUS42 KMLB 060850 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 350 AM EST Sun Nov 6 2022 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-080800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-221108T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 350 AM EST Sun Nov 6 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous, strong and life-threatening rip currents with large breaking waves 6 to 7 feet today and 7 to 8 feet Monday. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Large breaking waves can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to becoming caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the water is strongly discouraged for the next several days! && $$
977 WHUS42 KMLB 062021 CFWMLB URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 321 PM EST Sun Nov 6 2022 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-080800- /O.NEW.KMLB.CF.A.0001.221108T0800Z-221112T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-221108T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 321 PM EST Sun Nov 6 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Onset of coastal flooding and additional beach erosion likely on Tuesday, and then moderate to major coastal flooding and major beach erosion possible Wednesday and Thursday. Numerous, strong and life-threatening rip currents with large breaking waves 6 to 7 feet through tonight, and 7 to 8 feet Monday. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...High risk of rip currents continues through late Monday night. The potential for coastal flooding will begin late Monday night and continue through Friday evening. * IMPACTS... Coastal flooding impacts will include the potential for some roads to be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Major shoreline erosion will be possible this week. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Large breaking waves can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to becoming caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Conditions favorable for coastal flooding are expected to develop as early as Tuesday and continue to worsen through mid- week. Coastal residents should pay close attention to the evolving weather threat this week and be alert for later statements or warnings as the threat to lives and property may continue to increase through the week. Now is the time to take action to protect flood-prone property. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the water is strongly discouraged for the next several days! && $$
126 WHUS42 KMLB 070708 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 208 AM EST Mon Nov 7 2022 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-090900- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-221109T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.CF.A.0001.221108T0800Z-221112T0000Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 208 AM EST Mon Nov 7 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Onset of coastal flooding and additional beach erosion likely on Tuesday, and then moderate to major coastal flooding and major beach erosion possible Wednesday and Thursday. Numerous, strong and life-threatening rip currents with large breaking waves 7 to 8 feet through tonight, and at least 9 to 10 feet Monday. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Friday evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through at least late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS... Coastal flooding impacts will include the potential for some roads to be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Major shoreline erosion will be possible this week. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Large breaking waves can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to becoming caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Conditions favorable for coastal flooding are expected to develop as early as Tuesday and continue to worsen through mid week. Coastal residents should pay close attention to the evolving weather threat this week and be alert for later statements or warnings as the threat to lives and property may continue to increase through the week. Now is the time to take action to protect flood-prone property. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the water is strongly discouraged for the next several days! && $$ Schaper
952 WHUS42 KMLB 071525 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1025 AM EST Mon Nov 7 2022 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-080900- /O.CAN.KMLB.CF.A.0001.221108T0800Z-221112T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-221109T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 1025 AM EST Mon Nov 7 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN REPLACED BY A STORM SURGE WATCH... * WHAT...Numerous, strong and life-threatening rip currents with large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet through tonight, and at least 8 to 10 feet Tuesday into Tuesday into Tuesday night. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through at least late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Large breaking waves can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to becoming caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the water is strongly discouraged for the next several days! && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 3:17 AM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | MLB | 3 days |
Nearby
Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2022Every rip current statement in 2022
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.