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Rip Current Statement 21, NWS Mobile, AL

May 19, 2022Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at May 19, 2022, 4:48 AM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at May 20, 2022, 6:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 8 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 19, 2022, 4:48 AM CDT (09:48 UTC)
In effect from
May 20, 2022, 6:00 AM CDT
Expired
May 28, 2022, 4:29 AM CDT
In force
8 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 09:51 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 9.8 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 00:00Z on 2022-05-19Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2307 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 00:00Z on 2022-05-19The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 37 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
2307 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-59 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1273 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
37 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
43 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.2
Supercell composite
1.7

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The text

As transmitted.

311 
WHUS44 KMOB 190948
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
448 AM CDT Thu May 19 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-191800-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0021.220520T1200Z-220523T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
448 AM CDT Thu May 19 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY 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 Friday morning 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.

&&

$$
28 follow-up statements
840 
WHUS44 KMOB 191731
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1231 PM CDT Thu May 19 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-200200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.220520T1200Z-220523T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1231 PM CDT Thu May 19 2022

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

* 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 Friday morning 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.

&&

$$
750 
WHUS44 KMOB 200200
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
900 PM CDT Thu May 19 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-201000-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0021.220520T1100Z-220523T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
900 PM CDT Thu May 19 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CDT FRIDAY
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* 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 6 AM CDT Friday 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.

&&

$$
342 
WHUS44 KMOB 200956
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
456 AM CDT Fri May 20 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-201800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.220520T1100Z-220523T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
456 AM CDT Fri May 20 2022

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

* 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...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.

&&

$$
190 
WHUS44 KMOB 201909
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
209 PM CDT Fri May 20 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-210300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220523T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
209 PM CDT Fri May 20 2022

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

* 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...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.

&&

$$
584 
WHUS44 KMOB 210242
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
942 PM CDT Fri May 20 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-211100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220523T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
942 PM CDT Fri May 20 2022

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

* 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...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.

&&

$$
615 
WHUS44 KMOB 210829
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
329 AM CDT Sat May 21 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-211800-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220527T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
329 AM CDT Sat May 21 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* 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 Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
555 
WHUS44 KMOB 211600
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1100 AM CDT Sat May 21 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-220400-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220527T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1100 AM CDT Sat May 21 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* 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 Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
031 
WHUS44 KMOB 212050
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
350 PM CDT Sat May 21 2022

ALZ265-266-220500-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0003.220521T2050Z-220522T0100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220527T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
350 PM CDT Sat May 21 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. Minor
  coastal flooding is possible, and has been observed at some 
  points along the US 90 Causeway road.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning.

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

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-220100-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0003.220521T2050Z-220522T0100Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
350 PM CDT Sat May 21 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties. Minor
  coastal flooding is possible, and has been observed at some 
  points along the US 90 Causeway road.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-220500-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220527T1200Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
350 PM CDT Sat May 21 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Santa Rosa Coastal, Okaloosa Coastal and Escambia 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
332 
WHUS44 KMOB 220131
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
831 PM CDT Sat May 21 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-221000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220527T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
831 PM CDT Sat May 21 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* 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 Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
841 
WHUS44 KMOB 220909
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
409 AM CDT Sun May 22 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-221800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220527T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
409 AM CDT Sun May 22 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* 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 Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
612 
WHUS44 KMOB 221649
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1149 AM CDT Sun May 22 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-230400-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220527T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1149 AM CDT Sun May 22 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* 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 Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
110 
WHUS44 KMOB 230819
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
319 AM CDT Mon May 23 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-231800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220527T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
319 AM CDT Mon May 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* 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 Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
151 
WHUS44 KMOB 232005
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
305 PM CDT Mon May 23 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-240415-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220527T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
305 PM CDT Mon May 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* 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 Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
825 
WHUS44 KMOB 240344
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1044 PM CDT Mon May 23 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-241145-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220527T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1044 PM CDT Mon May 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* 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 Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
529 
WHUS44 KMOB 241011
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
511 AM CDT Tue May 24 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-241900-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220528T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
511 AM CDT Tue May 24 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW 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.

&&

$$
336 
WHUS44 KMOB 241628
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1128 AM CDT Tue May 24 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-250100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220528T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1128 AM CDT Tue May 24 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.

&&

$$
849 
WHUS44 KMOB 250310
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1010 PM CDT Tue May 24 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-251100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220528T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1010 PM CDT Tue May 24 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.

&&

$$
118 
WHUS44 KMOB 250917
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
417 AM CDT Wed May 25 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-251800-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.220525T1800Z-220527T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220528T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
417 AM CDT Wed May 25 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves will
  build to 4 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* 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 Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon to 
  4 AM CDT Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of minor coastal flooding is
  possible over northern Mobile Bay, especially around the time 
  of high tide Thursday morning. A Coastal Flood Advisory may 
  become necessary.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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 251751
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1251 PM CDT Wed May 25 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-260200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.220525T1800Z-220527T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220528T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1251 PM CDT Wed May 25 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  6 feet expected in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of minor coastal flooding is
  possible over northern Mobile Bay, especially around the time 
  of high tide Thursday morning. A Coastal Flood Advisory may 
  become necessary.
 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
338 
WHUS44 KMOB 260227
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
927 PM CDT Wed May 25 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-261030-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220527T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220528T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
927 PM CDT Wed May 25 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of minor coastal flooding is
  possible over northern Mobile Bay, especially around the time of
  high tide Thursday morning. A Coastal Flood Advisory may become
  necessary.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
713 
WHUS44 KMOB 260959
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
459 AM CDT Thu May 26 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-261830-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220527T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220527T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
459 AM CDT Thu May 26 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 5 feet in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of minor coastal flooding is
  possible over northern Mobile Bay, especially around the time of
  high tide Thursday morning. A Coastal Flood Advisory may become
  necessary.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
456 
WHUS44 KMOB 261922
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
222 PM CDT Thu May 26 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-270330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220527T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220527T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
222 PM CDT Thu May 26 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 5 feet in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
075 
WHUS44 KMOB 270135
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
835 PM CDT Thu May 26 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-271000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-220527T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220527T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
835 PM CDT Thu May 26 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to
  5 feet in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, until 4 AM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
132 
WHUS44 KMOB 270936
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
436 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-271800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220527T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
436 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022

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

* 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 this 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.

&&

$$
871 
WHUS44 KMOB 271632
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1132 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-272300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220527T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1132 AM CDT Fri May 27 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* 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 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
676 
WHUS44 KMOB 272005
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
305 PM CDT Fri May 27 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-280415-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220528T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
305 PM CDT Fri May 27 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW 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.

&&

$$
657 
WHUS44 KMOB 280341
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1041 PM CDT Fri May 27 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-281100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220528T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1041 PM CDT Fri May 27 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...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.

&&

$$
359 
WHUS44 KMOB 280929
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
429 AM CDT Sat May 28 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-281030-
/O.CAN.KMOB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-220528T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
429 AM CDT Sat May 28 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

The rip current risk will be MODERATE along area beaches through
this afternoon. 

$$

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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.