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Rip Current Statement 29, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Nov 10, 2022, 10:04 AM EST for 5 counties in Florida. It was in force for 66 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 10, 2022, 10:04 AM EST (15:04 UTC)
- Expired
- Nov 13, 2022, 4:00 AM EST
- In force
- 66 hr
- 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 15:05 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Tampa Bay, FL (KTBW), launched 12:00Z, 3.1 hours before the alert went out and 173 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 473 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 24 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 429 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 481 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
754 WHUS42 KMLB 101504 CFWMLB URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1004 AM EST Thu Nov 10 2022 FLZ154-159-164-110900- /O.NEW.KMLB.CF.W.0002.221110T1504Z-221111T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.221110T1504Z-221111T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0029.221110T1504Z-221111T0900Z/ Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- 1004 AM EST Thu Nov 10 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding is ongoing. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through 4 AM EST Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion will occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will remain above normal levels through tonight. Coastal flooding will be worst during the high tide cycles this morning and around 830 PM to 9 PM this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Coastal flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
332 WHUS42 KMLB 102126 CFWMLB URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 426 PM EST Thu Nov 10 2022 FLZ141-347-447-647-747-110900- /O.EXA.KMLB.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221111T0900Z/ /O.EXA.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-221111T0900Z/ /O.EXA.KMLB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-221111T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 426 PM EST Thu Nov 10 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding is ongoing. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone this evening, decreasing to 6 to 8 feet after midnight. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous life- threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Volusia and Brevard county coasts. * WHEN...Through 4 AM EST Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion will occur. 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... Coastal flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$ FLZ154-159-164-110900- /O.CON.KMLB.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221111T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-221111T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-221111T0900Z/ Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- 426 PM EST Thu Nov 10 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding is ongoing. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone this evening, decreasing to 6 to 8 feet after midnight. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin county coasts. * WHEN...Through 4 AM EST Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion will occur. 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... Coastal flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. 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 is not recommended! && $$
417 WHUS42 KMLB 110900 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 400 AM EST Fri Nov 11 2022 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-111800- /O.EXT.KMLB.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-221111T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-221111T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-221112T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 400 AM EST Fri Nov 11 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, additional beach erosion and coastal flooding will occur again around the time of high tide, which will occur between 915 and 945 AM. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning and High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 4 AM Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion will occur. 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... Coastal flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. High surf will produce localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. There may also be large pieces debris in the surf which could injure you. Again, stay out of the water today! 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. && $$
043 WHUS42 KMLB 120744 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 244 AM EST Sat Nov 12 2022 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-130900- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-221113T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 244 AM EST Sat Nov 12 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous life-threatening rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...All central Florida Atlantic beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. && $$ KF
950 WHUS42 KMLB 130929 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 429 AM EST Sun Nov 13 2022 FLZ141-347-447-647-747-140900- /O.EXP.KMLB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-221113T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.BH.S.0023.221113T0929Z-221114T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 429 AM EST Sun Nov 13 2022 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...A southward flowing longshore current, and a moderate risk of rip currents are expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Northerly winds will produce a strong southward flowing longshore current today, which can knock swimmers off their feet or into deeper water, making them more susceptible to dangerous rip currents. The longshore current will also increase the risk of rip currents near piers and jetties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ FLZ154-159-164-131030- /O.EXP.KMLB.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-221113T0900Z/ Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- 429 AM EST Sun Nov 13 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... There will be a moderate risk of rip currents. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 10:04 AM EST | Coastal Flood Warning | MLB | Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia | 27 hr |
| Nov 10, 10:04 AM EST | High Surf Advisory | MLB | Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia | 27 hr |
| Nov 10, 10:04 AM EST | Wind Advisory | MLB | Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie | 6 hr |
| Nov 10, 4:29 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | MLB | 30 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.