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Rip Current Statement 18, NWS Mobile, AL

April 20, 2022Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Apr 20, 2022, 4:17 AM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Apr 20, 2022, 10:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 20, 2022, 4:17 AM CDT (09:17 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 20, 2022, 10:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 26, 2022, 4:00 AM CDT
In force
6 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 09:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 9.3 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 00:00Z on 2022-04-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2022-04-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -47 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
1756 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
54 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

585 
WHUS44 KMOB 200917
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
417 AM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-201730-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0018.220420T1500Z-220424T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
417 AM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* 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 10 AM CDT this morning through late Saturday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rip currents are expected to become
  stronger and more frequent throughout the day today as a 
  moderate to strong southeasterly flow develops. Breaking waves 
  in the surf zone will quickly build to between 3 and 5 feet this
  afternoon and will persist through late this week along coastal
  portions of Alabama and the western Florida panhandle.

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.

&&

$$
17 follow-up statements
718 
WHUS44 KMOB 201825
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
125 PM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-210230-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220424T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
125 PM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
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 Saturday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rip currents are expected to become
  stronger and more frequent throughout the day today as a
  moderate to strong southeasterly flow develops. Breaking waves
  in the surf zone will quickly build to between 3 and 5 feet this
  afternoon and will persist through late this week along coastal
  portions of Alabama and the western Florida panhandle. There is
  also a low end threat of some very minor coastal flooding over
  the northern reaches of Mobile Bay around the time of high tide
  on Thursday afternoon. 

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.

&&

$$
604 
WHUS44 KMOB 210027
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
727 PM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-210900-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220424T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
727 PM CDT Wed Apr 20 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
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 Saturday 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.

&&

$$
754 
WHUS44 KMOB 211037
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
537 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-211900-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220425T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
537 AM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
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 Sunday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking waves in the surf zone will build
  to between 3 and 5 feet at times through this weekend along
  coastal portions of Alabama and the western Florida panhandle. 

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.

&&

$$
123 
WHUS44 KMOB 211808
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
108 PM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-220215-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220425T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
108 PM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
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 Sunday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking waves in the surf zone will build
  to between 3 and 5 feet at times through this weekend along
  coastal portions of Alabama and the western Florida panhandle. 

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.

&&

$$
482 
WHUS44 KMOB 220038
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
738 PM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-221000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220425T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
738 PM CDT Thu Apr 21 2022

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

&&

$$
683 
WHUS44 KMOB 220955
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
455 AM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-221800-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220426T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
455 AM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
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 Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking waves in the surf zone will build
  to between 3 and 5 feet at times through this weekend along
  coastal portions of Alabama and the western Florida panhandle. 

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.

&&

$$
397 
WHUS44 KMOB 221757
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1257 PM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-230200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220426T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1257 PM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
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 Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking waves in the surf zone will build
  to between 3 and 5 feet at times through this weekend along
  coastal portions of Alabama and the western Florida panhandle. 

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.

&&

$$
817 
WHUS44 KMOB 230152
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
852 PM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-231000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220426T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
852 PM CDT Fri Apr 22 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
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 Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking waves in the surf zone will build
  to between 3 and 5 feet at times through this weekend along
  coastal portions of Alabama and the western Florida panhandle.

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.

&&

$$
073 
WHUS44 KMOB 231006
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
506 AM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-231800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220426T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
506 AM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
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 Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking waves in the surf zone will build
  to between 3 and 5 feet through this weekend along coastal 
  portions of Alabama and the western Florida panhandle.

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.

&&

$$
561 
WHUS44 KMOB 231755
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1255 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-240300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220426T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1255 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
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 Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet expected
  through the weekend for the surf zone across coastal Alabama 
  and northwest Florida.

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.

&&

$$
054 
WHUS44 KMOB 240206
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
906 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-241200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220426T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
906 PM CDT Sat Apr 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
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 Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet expected
  through the weekend for the surf zone across coastal Alabama 
  and northwest Florida.

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.

&&

$$
709 
WHUS44 KMOB 241034
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
534 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-241900-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220426T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
534 AM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
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 Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet expected today
  for the surf zone across coastal Alabama and northwest Florida.

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.

&&

$$
640 
WHUS44 KMOB 241812
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
112 PM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-250230-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220426T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
112 PM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
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 Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet expected 
  today for the surf zone across coastal Alabama and northwest 
  Florida.

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.

&&

$$
568 
WHUS44 KMOB 250214
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
914 PM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-251030-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220426T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
914 PM CDT Sun Apr 24 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
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 Monday 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.

&&

$$
057 
WHUS44 KMOB 250931
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
431 AM CDT Mon Apr 25 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-251800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220426T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
431 AM CDT Mon Apr 25 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 tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
448 
WHUS44 KMOB 251754
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1254 PM CDT Mon Apr 25 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-260200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220426T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1254 PM CDT Mon Apr 25 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 tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
114 
WHUS44 KMOB 260148
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
848 PM CDT Mon Apr 25 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-260900-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-220426T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
848 PM CDT Mon Apr 25 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
TUESDAY...

* 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 4 AM CDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 19, 9:16 PM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBEscambia59 hr
Apr 20, 5:36 AM CDTRiver Flood WarningMOBClarke, Monroe, Wilcox39 hr

Nearby

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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.