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Rip Current Statement 15, NWS Mobile, AL

March 28, 2022Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Mar 28, 2022, 1:47 PM CDT for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Mar 29, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 28, 2022, 1:47 PM CDT (18:47 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 29, 2022, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Apr 2, 2022, 6:00 AM CDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Okaloosa County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 227 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2022-03-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 120 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2022-03-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -52 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
120 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-404 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1028 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-52 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
56 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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184 
WHUS44 KMOB 281847
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
147 PM CDT Mon Mar 28 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-290500-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0015.220330T0000Z-220401T1900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
147 PM CDT Mon Mar 28 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

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.

&&

$$
15 follow-up statements
468 
WHUS44 KMOB 290507
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1207 AM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-291400-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.220330T0000Z-220401T1900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1207 AM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

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.

&&

$$
372 
WHUS44 KMOB 290927
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
427 AM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-291730-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.220330T0000Z-220401T1900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
427 AM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...From this evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

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.

&&

$$
376 
WHUS44 KMOB 291634
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1134 AM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-300115-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0001.220330T1500Z-220401T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.220330T2000Z-220331T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.220330T0000Z-220401T1900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1134 AM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 7 PM CDT
THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM
CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 9 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal
  Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected with 2 to 3 feet
  above normally dry ground in the Mobile Bay region and 1 to 2
  feet above normally dry ground in the Western Florida panhandle.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to 7 PM 
  CDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM 
  Wednesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  from 7 PM CDT this evening through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-300115-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.220330T2000Z-220331T1200Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
1134 AM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO 7 AM
CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected with water levels of 2 to
  3 feet above normally dry ground in the Mobile Bay region.

* WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$
100 
WHUS44 KMOB 300050
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
750 PM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-300900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.220330T1500Z-220401T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.220330T2000Z-220331T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220401T1900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
750 PM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO
7 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY
TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 9 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal
  Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected with 2 to 3 feet
  above normally dry ground in the Mobile Bay region and 1 to 2
  feet above normally dry ground in the Western Florida panhandle.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM Wednesday to 7 PM 
  CDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM 
  Wednesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-300900-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.220330T2000Z-220331T1200Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
750 PM CDT Tue Mar 29 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY
TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected with water levels of 2 to
  3 feet above normally dry ground in the Mobile Bay region.

* WHERE...Baldwin Central and Mobile Central Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$
270 
WHUS44 KMOB 300841
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
341 AM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301700-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.220330T1500Z-220401T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.220330T2000Z-220331T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220401T1900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
341 AM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 9 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal
  Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected with 2 to 3 feet
  above normally dry ground in the Mobile Bay region and 1 to 2
  feet above normally dry ground in the Western Florida panhandle.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 7 
  PM CDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM 
  this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-301700-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.220330T2000Z-220331T1200Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
341 AM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected with water levels of 2 to
  3 feet above normally dry ground in the Mobile Bay region.

* WHERE...Baldwin Central and Mobile Central Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$
269 
WHUS44 KMOB 301705
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1205 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-310115-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220331T2300Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.220330T2000Z-220331T1100Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220402T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1205 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 9 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the 
  Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected with 2 
  to 3 feet above normally dry ground in the Mobile Bay region 
  and 1 to 2 feet above normally dry ground in the Western 
  Florida panhandle. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 
  rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM CDT Thursday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CDT Thursday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- 
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-310115-
/O.EXT.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.220330T2000Z-220331T1100Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
1205 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected with water levels of 2 
  to 3 feet above normally dry ground in the Mobile Bay region.

* WHERE...Baldwin Central and Mobile Central Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$
302 
WHUS44 KMOB 301950
CFWMOB

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
250 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

ALZ265-310400-
/O.UPG.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.220330T2000Z-220331T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.W.0001.220330T2000Z-220331T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220331T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220402T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-
250 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate coastal flooding
  is expected with 2 to 3.5 feet above normally dry ground in the
  Mobile Bay region including the U.S. 90 Causeway. For the High
  Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet 
  in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal County including the U.S. 90 Causeway.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 6 AM CDT Thursday. 
  For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM CDT Thursday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Breaking
  waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous
  seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach
  erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-310400-
/O.UPG.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.220330T2000Z-220331T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.W.0001.220330T2000Z-220331T1100Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
250 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate coastal flooding is expected with 2 to 3.5 feet
  above normally dry ground in the Mobile Bay region.

* WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$

ALZ266-FLZ202-204-206-310400-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220331T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.220330T2000Z-220331T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220402T1100Z/
Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-
Okaloosa Coastal-
250 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 9 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal County. In Florida, Santa 
  Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM CDT Thursday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CDT Thursday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$
706 
WHUS44 KMOB 310356
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1056 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

ALZ265-311300-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220331T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220331T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220402T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-
1056 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate coastal 
  flooding is expected with 2 to 3.5 feet above normally dry 
  ground in the Mobile Bay region including the U.S. 90 
  Causeway. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large 
  breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High 
  Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal County including the U.S. 90 Causeway.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 6 AM CDT Thursday. 
  For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM CDT Thursday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Breaking 
  waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into 
  dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and 
  significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can 
  sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ266-FLZ202-204-206-311300-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220331T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220331T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220402T1100Z/
Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-
Okaloosa Coastal-
1056 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT
THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 9 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal County. In Florida, Santa 
  Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM CDT Thursday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CDT Thursday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep 
  people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- 
  threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion 
  can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-311100-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220331T1100Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
1056 PM CDT Wed Mar 30 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate coastal flooding is expected with 2 to 3.5 
  feet above normally dry ground in the Mobile Bay region.

* WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$
342 
WHUS44 KMOB 311028
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
528 AM CDT Thu Mar 31 2022

ALZ265-311830-
/O.CAN.KMOB.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220331T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220331T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220402T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-
528 AM CDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and 
  docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming 
  conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-311130-
/O.CAN.KMOB.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220331T1100Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
528 AM CDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...


$$

ALZ266-FLZ202-204-206-311830-
/O.CAN.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220331T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220331T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220402T1100Z/
Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-
Okaloosa Coastal-
528 AM CDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 8 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal County. In Florida, Santa 
  Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and 
  docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming 
  conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$
588 
WHUS44 KMOB 312006
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
306 PM CDT Thu Mar 31 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-010415-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220331T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220402T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
306 PM CDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 8 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal County. In Florida, Santa 
  Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and 
  docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming 
  conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$
791 
WHUS44 KMOB 312322
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
622 PM CDT Thu Mar 31 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-010900-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220331T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220402T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
622 PM CDT Thu Mar 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

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.

&&

$$
633 
WHUS44 KMOB 010327
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1027 PM CDT Thu Mar 31 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-011200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220402T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1027 PM CDT Thu Mar 31 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

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.

&&

$$
319 
WHUS44 KMOB 011258
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
758 AM CDT Fri Apr 1 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-012100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220402T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
758 AM CDT Fri Apr 1 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

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.

&&

$$
835 
WHUS44 KMOB 011949
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
249 PM CDT Fri Apr 1 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-020400-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220402T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
249 PM CDT Fri Apr 1 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

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.

&&

$$
755 
WHUS44 KMOB 020304
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1004 PM CDT Fri Apr 1 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-021100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220402T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1004 PM CDT Fri Apr 1 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal and Mobile Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and 
  Escambia Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

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.

&&

$$

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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.