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Rip Current Statement 32, NWS Melbourne, FL

December 3, 20225 counties in Florida

NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 3, 2022, 4:06 AM EST for 5 counties in Florida. It took effect at Dec 3, 2022, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for 18 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 3, 2022, 4:06 AM EST (09:06 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 3, 2022, 5:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 21, 2022, 4:00 AM EST
In force
18 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 09:09 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, 9.1 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Cape Canaveral, FL at 00:00Z on 2022-12-03Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 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, Cape Canaveral, FL at 00:00Z on 2022-12-03The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 63 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-5 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1201 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
63 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
184 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

050 
WHUS42 KMLB 030906
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
406 AM EST Sat Dec 3 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-447-747-040900-
/O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0032.221203T1000Z-221204T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
406 AM EST Sat Dec 3 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint 
  Lucie, Coastal Martin, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands and 
  Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

* 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. 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.

&&

$$
18 follow-up statements
177 
WHUS42 KMLB 040654
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
154 AM EST Sun Dec 4 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-447-747-050900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221205T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
154 AM EST Sun Dec 4 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous, life-threatening, rip currents and rough surf
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint 
  Lucie, Coastal Martin, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands and 
  Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

* 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. 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.

&&

$$
211 
WHUS42 KMLB 041443
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
943 AM EST Sun Dec 4 2022

FLZ347-647-050900-
/O.EXA.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221205T0900Z/
Mainland Northern Brevard-Mainland Southern Brevard-
943 AM EST Sun Dec 4 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous, life-threatening, rip currents and rough 
  surf expected. 

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint 
  Lucie, Coastal Martin, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands and 
  Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. 

* 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. 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.

&&

$$

FLZ141-154-159-164-447-747-050900-
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221205T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
943 AM EST Sun Dec 4 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous, life-threatening, rip currents and rough 
  surf expected. 

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint 
  Lucie, Coastal Martin, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands and 
  Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. 

* 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. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

&&

$$
816 
WHUS42 KMLB 050554
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
1254 AM EST Mon Dec 5 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-070900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221207T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
1254 AM EST Mon Dec 5 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK CONTINUES THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous, life-threatening, rip currents and rough 
  surf expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint 
  Lucie, Coastal Martin, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands and 
  Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* 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. 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.

&&

$$
200 
WHUS42 KMLB 060819
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
319 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-070900-
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221207T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
319 AM EST Tue Dec 6 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous, life-threatening, rip currents and rough 
  surf expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint 
  Lucie, Coastal Martin, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands and 
  Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* 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. 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.

&&

$$
976 
WHUS42 KMLB 070801
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
301 AM EST Wed Dec 7 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-080900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221208T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
301 AM EST Wed Dec 7 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous, life-threatening rip currents.

* 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 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. 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.

&&

$$
833 
WHUS42 KMLB 080743
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
243 AM EST Thu Dec 8 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-120900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221212T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
243 AM EST Thu Dec 8 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous, life-threatening rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
  Lucie, Coastal Martin, Northern Brevard, and Southern Brevard Counties.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* 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. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

Entering the water is highly discouraged. 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.

&&

$$
942 
WHUS42 KMLB 100750
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
250 AM EST Sat Dec 10 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-120900-
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221212T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
250 AM EST Sat Dec 10 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous, life-threatening rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie,
  and Martin counties.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is highly 
  discouraged! If you must dip your toes in the Atlantic Ocean, 
  please do not go in above your ankles. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large, powerful swells over the open
  Atlantic will continue to propagate to the coast and produce a
  HIGH risk of life threatening rip currents. In addition, there
  is significant wave energy that will produce runup to the dune
  line in many locations around the time of high tide which will
  occur around 9 am and again around 9 pm.

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.

&&

$$

Kelly
172 
WHUS42 KMLB 111905
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
205 PM EST Sun Dec 11 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-130900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221213T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
205 PM EST Sun Dec 11 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$
785 
WHUS42 KMLB 120824
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
324 AM EST Mon Dec 12 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-130900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221214T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
324 AM EST Mon Dec 12 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie
  and Martin counties.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is highly 
  discouraged! If you must dip your toes in the Atlantic Ocean, 
  please do not go in above your ankles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large, powerful swells over the open
  Atlantic will continue to propagate to the coast and produce a
  HIGH risk of life threatening rip currents.

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.

&&

$$

Kelly
905 
WHUS42 KMLB 130805
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
305 AM EST Tue Dec 13 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-140900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221215T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
305 AM EST Tue Dec 13 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie 
  and Martin counties.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is highly
  discouraged! 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large, powerful swells over the open 
  Atlantic will continue to propagate to the coast and produce a 
  HIGH risk of life threatening rip currents.

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.

&&

$$

Kelly
673 
WHUS42 KMLB 140813
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
313 AM EST Wed Dec 14 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-150900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221216T0300Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
313 AM EST Wed Dec 14 2022

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie 
  and Martin counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is highly
  discouraged!

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large, powerful swells over the open 
  Atlantic will continue to propagate to the coast and produce a 
  HIGH risk of life threatening rip currents.

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.

&&

$$
519 
WHUS42 KMLB 150824
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
324 AM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-160300-
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221216T0300Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
324 AM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie
  and Martin counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is highly
  discouraged!

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Large, powerful swells over the open 
  Atlantic will continue to propagate to the coast and produce a 
  HIGH risk of life threatening rip currents.


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.

$$
607 
WHUS42 KMLB 160112
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
812 PM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-170900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221217T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
812 PM EST Thu Dec 15 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie 
  and Martin counties.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is highly 
  discouraged!.


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.

&&

$$
947 
WHUS42 KMLB 170859
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
359 AM EST Sat Dec 17 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-180900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221218T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
359 AM EST Sat Dec 17 2022

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie 
  and Martin counties.

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is highly
  discouraged!

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.

$$
470 
WHUS42 KMLB 180835
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
335 AM EST Sun Dec 18 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-190900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221219T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
335 AM EST Sun Dec 18 2022

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie 
  and Martin counties. 

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is highly 
  discouraged! 

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.

$$
850 
WHUS42 KMLB 190830
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
330 AM EST Mon Dec 19 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-210900-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221221T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
330 AM EST Mon Dec 19 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie 
  and Martin counties.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is highly 
  discouraged!.

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.

$$
085 
WHUS42 KMLB 200755
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
255 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-210900-
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221221T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
255 AM EST Tue Dec 20 2022

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie 
  and Martin counties.

* 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. 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.

&&

$$
325 
WHUS42 KMLB 210908
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
408 AM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-220900-
/O.EXP.KMLB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-221221T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0033.221221T0908Z-221222T0900Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
408 AM EST Wed Dec 21 2022

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

* WHAT...Life threatening rip currents.

* WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie 
  and Martin counties. 

* WHEN...Through late Tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Entering the water today is
  strongly discouraged!


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.


&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 3, 4:03 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryMLB12 hr

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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.