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Rip Current Statement 27, NWS Mobile, AL

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

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Oct 28, 2022, 2:08 AM CDT for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Oct 29, 2022, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 35 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 28, 2022, 2:08 AM CDT (07:08 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 29, 2022, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Oct 30, 2022, 6:00 PM CDT
In force
35 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 07:06 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, 7.1 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 2022-10-28Temperature 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 2022-10-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -29 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
1251 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-29 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
51 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

146 
WHUS44 KMOB 280708
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
208 AM CDT Fri Oct 28 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-281600-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0027.221029T1200Z-221030T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
208 AM CDT Fri Oct 28 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY 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 Saturday morning through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
744 
WHUS44 KMOB 281615
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1115 AM CDT Fri Oct 28 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-290000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0027.221029T1200Z-221030T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1115 AM CDT Fri Oct 28 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY 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 Saturday morning through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
247 
WHUS44 KMOB 290236
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
936 PM CDT Fri Oct 28 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-291045-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0027.221029T1200Z-221030T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
936 PM CDT Fri Oct 28 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT SATURDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY 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 7 AM CDT Saturday through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
252 
WHUS44 KMOB 290746
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
246 AM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-291600-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0027.221029T1200Z-221030T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
246 AM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY 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 7 AM CDT this morning through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
734 
WHUS44 KMOB 291616
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1116 AM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-300000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-221030T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1116 AM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
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 7 AM CDT this morning through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
218 
WHUS44 KMOB 300310
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1010 PM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301115-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-221030T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1010 PM CDT Sat Oct 29 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
220 
WHUS44 KMOB 300619
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
119 AM CDT Sun Oct 30 2022

ALZ261>264-301200-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.221030T0619Z-221030T1200Z/
Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
119 AM CDT Sun Oct 30 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.
 
* IMPACTS...Lowest portions of the US 90/98 Causeway at the I-10 Interchange
  begin to observe splashover and standing water resulting in 
  minor flooding around the eastbound I-10 on-ramps. Some minor 
  flooding of parking lots in that area as well. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are near the threshold for
  minor coastal flooding along northern sections of Mobile Bay,
  particularly along the Causeway near the I-10 Interchange. No
  flooding has been reported as of yet, but coastal flood guidance
  indicates that water levels could possibly rise another half
  foot or so by the time of high tide this morning, which will be
  generally around 3 AM for sections of northern Mobile Bay. 

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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301430-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-221030T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
119 AM CDT Sun Oct 30 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$
536 
WHUS44 KMOB 301229
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
729 AM CDT Sun Oct 30 2022

ALZ261>264-301330-
/O.EXP.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-221030T1200Z/
Mobile Inland-Baldwin Inland-Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
729 AM CDT Sun Oct 30 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

$$

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-302300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-221030T2300Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
729 AM CDT Sun Oct 30 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 28, 2:25 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB51 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.