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Rip Current Statement 29, NWS Melbourne, FL

November 10, 20225 counties in Florida

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Tampa Bay, FL at 12:00Z on 2022-11-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 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, Tampa Bay, FL at 12:00Z on 2022-11-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 429 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
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 10, 10:04 AM ESTCoastal Flood WarningMLBBrevard, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia27 hr
Nov 10, 10:04 AM ESTHigh Surf AdvisoryMLBBrevard, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia27 hr
Nov 10, 10:04 AM ESTWind AdvisoryMLBIndian River, Martin, Saint Lucie6 hr
Nov 10, 4:29 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryMLB30 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.