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Rip Current Statement 22, NWS Mobile, AL

June 2, 2022Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Jun 2, 2022, 6:17 PM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Jun 3, 2022, 4:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 44 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 2, 2022, 6:17 PM CDT (23:17 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 3, 2022, 4:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jun 5, 2022, 12:00 PM CDT
In force
44 hr
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 23:20 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, 11.3 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 12:00Z on 2022-06-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1099 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 2022-06-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -43 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1099 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-31 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
858 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
9 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-43 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-7 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

041 
WHUS44 KMOB 022317
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
617 PM CDT Thu Jun 2 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-031000-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0022.220603T2100Z-220605T1700Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
617 PM CDT Thu Jun 2 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* 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 afternoon through Sunday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swell associated with Potential Tropical
  Cyclone One will approach the Alabama and western Florida
  panhandle beaches Friday and will persist into at least Sunday
  morning. The strength and frequency of rip currents will likely
  increase along area beaches by mid to late Friday afternoon with
  the HIGH risk of rip currents continuing into at least Sunday
  morning. 

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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
123 
WHUS44 KMOB 030948
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
448 AM CDT Fri Jun 3 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-031800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0022.220603T2100Z-220605T1700Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
448 AM CDT Fri Jun 3 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* 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 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Sunday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swell associated with Potential Tropical
  Cyclone One will approach the Alabama and western Florida
  panhandle beaches today and will persist into at least Sunday
  morning. The increased swell will cause the strength and
  frequency of rip currents to increase by mid to late this
  afternoon with the HIGH risk of rip currents continuing at area
  beaches into at least Sunday morning. 

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.

&&

$$
292 
WHUS44 KMOB 031724
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1224 PM CDT Fri Jun 3 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-040200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0022.220603T2100Z-220605T1700Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1224 PM CDT Fri Jun 3 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* 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 4 PM CDT this afternoon through Sunday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swell associated with Potential Tropical 
  Cyclone One will approach the Alabama and western Florida 
  panhandle beaches today and will persist into at least Sunday 
  morning. The increased swell will cause the strength and 
  frequency of rip currents to increase by mid to late this 
  afternoon with the HIGH risk of rip currents continuing at 
  area beaches into at least Sunday morning.

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.

&&

$$
618 
WHUS44 KMOB 040123
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
823 PM CDT Fri Jun 3 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-041000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220605T1700Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
823 PM CDT Fri Jun 3 2022

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swell associated with Potential Tropical
  Cyclone One will persist at the Alabama and western Florida
  Panhandle beaches into at least Sunday morning. The increased
  swell will therefore keep the HIGH risk of rip currents
  continuing at area beaches through at least Sunday morning.

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.

&&

$$
030 
WHUS44 KMOB 040940
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
440 AM CDT Sat Jun 4 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-041800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220605T1700Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
440 AM CDT Sat Jun 4 2022

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swell associated with Potential Tropical
  Cyclone One will persist at the Alabama and western Florida
  Panhandle beaches into Sunday morning. The increased swell will
  therefore maintain the HIGH risk of rip currents at area 
  beaches through Sunday morning.

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.

&&

$$
329 
WHUS44 KMOB 041742
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1242 PM CDT Sat Jun 4 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-050200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220605T1700Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1242 PM CDT Sat Jun 4 2022

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swell associated with Potential Tropical 
  Cyclone One will persist at the Alabama and western Florida 
  Panhandle beaches into Sunday morning. The increased swell 
  will therefore maintain the HIGH risk of rip currents at area 
  beaches through Sunday morning.

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.

&&

$$
132 
WHUS44 KMOB 050215
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
915 PM CDT Sat Jun 4 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-051100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220605T1700Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
915 PM CDT Sat Jun 4 2022

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

&&

$$
836 
WHUS44 KMOB 050912
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
412 AM CDT Sun Jun 5 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-051700-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-220605T1700Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
412 AM CDT Sun Jun 5 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...

* 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 noon CDT today.

* 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
Jun 2, 4:38 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBWashington52 min
Jun 2, 5:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMonroe50 min
Jun 2, 6:05 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBWashington40 min

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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.