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Rip Current Statement 34, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 23, 2022, 2:07 AM EST for 5 counties in Florida. It was in force for 50 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 23, 2022, 2:07 AM EST (07:07 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 25, 2022, 4:00 AM EST
- In force
- 50 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 07:08 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1081 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 53 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 30 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 18 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
899 WHUS42 KMLB 230707 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 207 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022 FLZ347-647-241500- /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0034.221223T0707Z-221225T0900Z/ /O.EXB.KMLB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-221224T1500Z/ Mainland Northern Brevard-Mainland Southern Brevard- 207 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Mainland Northern Brevard and Mainland Southern Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding is expected to occur with the morning high tide cycle this morning and again Saturday and Sunday mornings. As a result, an extension may be needed beyond Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Above normal tides will generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions 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. && $$ FLZ141-154-159-164-447-747-241500- /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0034.221223T0707Z-221225T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-221224T1500Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 207 AM EST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal flooding is expected to occur with the morning high tide cycle this morning and again Saturday and Sunday mornings. As a result, an extension may be needed beyond Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Above normal tides will generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. && $$
4 follow-up statements
677 WHUS42 KMLB 231932 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 232 PM EST Fri Dec 23 2022 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-241030- /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-221224T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-221225T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 232 PM EST Fri Dec 23 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions 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 not advised. 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. && $$
482 WHUS42 KMLB 240749 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 249 AM EST Sat Dec 24 2022 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-241600- /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-221224T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-221225T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 249 AM EST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions 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. 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. && $$
060 WHUS42 KMLB 242029 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 329 PM EST Sat Dec 24 2022 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-250900- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-221225T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 329 PM EST Sat Dec 24 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * 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 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. Entering the water is not advised. 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. && $$
976 WHUS42 KMLB 250904 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 404 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022 FLZ141-154-159-164-447-647-747-260000- /O.EXP.KMLB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-221225T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0035.221225T0904Z-221226T0000Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 404 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ FLZ347-251015- /O.EXP.KMLB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-221225T0900Z/ Mainland Northern Brevard- 404 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2:39 AM EST | Freeze Watch | MLB | Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola and 2 more | 25 hr |
| Dec 23, 2:39 AM EST | Freeze Warning | MLB | Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola and 2 more | 30 hr |
| Dec 23, 2:39 AM EST | Hard Freeze Watch | MLB | Lake, Volusia | 25 hr |
| Dec 23, 2:42 AM EST | Wind Chill Advisory | MLB | Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange and 4 more | 32 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.