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Rip Current Statement 133, NWS Tallahassee, FL

November 9, 20224 counties in Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Nov 9, 2022, 3:56 AM CST for 4 counties in Florida. It was in force for 66 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 9, 2022, 3:56 AM CST (09:56 UTC)
Expired
Nov 11, 2022, 10:00 PM CST
In force
66 hr
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

Counties Bay County, FL, Franklin County, FL, Gulf County, FL, Walton County, FL

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 00:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 116 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 00:00Z on 2022-11-09Temperature 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 00:00Z on 2022-11-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -68 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2280 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
6 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-68 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-58 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

693 
WHUS42 KTAE 090956
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
456 AM EST Wed Nov 9 2022

FLZ115-101000-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0133.221109T0956Z-221111T1100Z/
Coastal Franklin-
456 AM EST Wed Nov 9 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
429 
WHUS42 KTAE 091658
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1158 AM EST Wed Nov 9 2022

FLZ114-101100-
/O.EXA.KTAE.RP.S.0133.000000T0000Z-221111T1100Z/
Coastal Gulf-
1158 AM EST Wed Nov 9 2022 /1058 AM CST Wed Nov 9 2022/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...St Joseph State Park is closed with double
  red flags flying from rough beach conditions being observed.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-101100-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0133.000000T0000Z-221111T1100Z/
Coastal Franklin-
1158 AM EST Wed Nov 9 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$
920 
WHUS42 KTAE 101007
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
507 AM EST Thu Nov 10 2022

FLZ108-112-111000-
/O.EXB.KTAE.RP.S.0133.221110T2000Z-221112T0400Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
407 AM CST Thu Nov 10 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...From 3 PM EST this afternoon through Friday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-115-111000-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0133.000000T0000Z-221112T0400Z/
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
507 AM EST Thu Nov 10 2022 /407 AM CST Thu Nov 10 2022/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
489 
WHUS42 KTAE 102154
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
454 PM EST Thu Nov 10 2022

FLZ108-112-114-115-120400-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0133.000000T0000Z-221112T0400Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
454 PM EST Thu Nov 10 2022 /354 PM CST Thu Nov 10 2022/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay, Gulf, Franklin, and Walton County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
413 
WHUS42 KTAE 110304
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1004 PM EST Thu Nov 10 2022

FLZ118-127-128-134-111100-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0005.221111T0304Z-221111T1100Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
1004 PM EST Thu Nov 10 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Coastal Taylor and 
  Coastal Dixie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tides will run 2 to 3 feet above tide 
  table predictions during the overnight high tide cycle, which 
  will run from about 2 AM to 3 AM EST. Normally dry ground near 
  the shoreline could experience up to 3 feet of inundation, 
  leading to minor coastal flooding. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-115-111115-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0133.000000T0000Z-221112T0400Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
1004 PM EST Thu Nov 10 2022 /904 PM CST Thu Nov 10 2022/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay, Gulf, Franklin, and Walton County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
824 
WHUS42 KTAE 110932
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
432 AM EST Fri Nov 11 2022

FLZ118-127-128-134-111045-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-221111T1100Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
432 AM EST Fri Nov 11 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS ENDED...

The early morning high tide cycle is now behind us, and all tide
stations have receded below the threshold for minor coastal
flooding.

$$

FLZ108-112-114-115-111745-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0133.000000T0000Z-221112T0400Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
432 AM EST Fri Nov 11 2022 /332 AM CST Fri Nov 11 2022/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay, Gulf, Franklin, and Walton County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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 Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 9, 3:01 AM CSTTropical Storm WarningTAEDixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon and 3 more42 hr
Nov 9, 9:03 AM CSTStorm Surge WarningTAEDixie, Jefferson, Taylor, Wakulla36 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.