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Rip Current Statement 7, NWS Mobile, AL

January 31, 2022Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Jan 31, 2022, 3:37 AM CST for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Feb 1, 2022, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 31, 2022, 3:37 AM CST (09:37 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 1, 2022, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 5, 2022, 6:00 AM CST
In force
4 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 09:35 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, 9.6 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 2022-01-31Temperature 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 2022-01-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 123 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1946 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
123 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
184 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

342 
WHUS44 KMOB 310937
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
337 AM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-311800-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0007.220201T1200Z-220205T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
337 AM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY 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 Tuesday morning 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.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
439 
WHUS44 KMOB 311744
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1144 AM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-010200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.220201T1200Z-220205T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1144 AM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY 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 Tuesday morning 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.

&&

$$
966 
WHUS44 KMOB 010051
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
651 PM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-010900-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.220201T1200Z-220205T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
651 PM CST Mon Jan 31 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST TUESDAY
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY 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 CST Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
653 
WHUS44 KMOB 010840
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
240 AM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-011800-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.220202T0000Z-220204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.220201T1200Z-220205T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
240 AM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST THIS
MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet expected in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon CST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM CST 
  this morning 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.

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.

&&

$$
624 
WHUS44 KMOB 011814
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1214 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-020215-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.220202T0000Z-220204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220205T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1214 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet expected in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 
  noon CST 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.

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.

&&

$$
375 
WHUS44 KMOB 020214
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
814 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-021100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220205T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
814 PM CST Tue Feb 1 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 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 noon CST 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.

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.

&&

$$
952 
WHUS44 KMOB 021115
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
515 AM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-022000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220205T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
515 AM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 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 noon CST 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.

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.

&&

$$
538 
WHUS44 KMOB 022031
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
231 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-030445-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220205T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
231 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 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 noon CST 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.

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.

&&

$$
121 
WHUS44 KMOB 030347
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
947 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-031200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220205T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
947 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 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 noon CST 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.

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.

&&

$$
682 
WHUS44 KMOB 031208
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
608 AM CST Thu Feb 3 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-032100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220205T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
608 AM CST Thu Feb 3 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 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 noon CST 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.

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.

&&

$$
812 
WHUS44 KMOB 032223
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
423 PM CST Thu Feb 3 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-040630-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220205T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
423 PM CST Thu Feb 3 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  7 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 noon CST 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.

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.

&&

$$
977 
WHUS44 KMOB 040618
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1218 AM CST Fri Feb 4 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-041600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220205T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1218 AM CST Fri Feb 4 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 7 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 noon CST 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.

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.

&&

$$
472 
WHUS44 KMOB 041515
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
915 AM CST Fri Feb 4 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-042315-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220205T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
915 AM CST Fri Feb 4 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* 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 noon CST today. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
262 
WHUS44 KMOB 041809
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1209 PM CST Fri Feb 4 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-050300-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220204T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220205T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1209 PM CST Fri Feb 4 2022

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

&&

$$
216 
WHUS44 KMOB 050228
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
828 PM CST Fri Feb 4 2022

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-051200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-220205T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
828 PM CST Fri Feb 4 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 31, 3:36 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB5 days

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Sources

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