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Rip Current Statement 148, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 14, 2022, 2:43 AM CST for 4 counties in Florida. It was in force for 69 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 14, 2022, 2:43 AM CST (08:43 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 17, 2022, 12:00 AM CST
- In force
- 69 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 08:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 00:00Z, 8.7 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 718 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 185 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 333 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
663 WHUS42 KTAE 140843 CFWTAE Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 343 AM EST Wed Dec 14 2022 FLZ108-112-114-115-141800- /O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0148.221214T0843Z-221216T0600Z/ South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin- 343 AM EST Wed Dec 14 2022 /243 AM CST Wed Dec 14 2022/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and 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. && $$
7 follow-up statements
846 WHUS42 KTAE 141825 CFWTAE Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 125 PM EST Wed Dec 14 2022 FLZ108-112-114-151100- /O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0009.221215T0000Z-221215T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0148.000000T0000Z-221216T0600Z/ South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf- 125 PM EST Wed Dec 14 2022 /1225 PM CST Wed Dec 14 2022/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ FLZ115-151100- /O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0148.000000T0000Z-221216T0600Z/ Coastal Franklin- 125 PM EST Wed Dec 14 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and 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. && $$
556 WHUS42 KTAE 150841 CFWTAE Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 341 AM EST Thu Dec 15 2022 FLZ108-112-114-151900- /O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0148.000000T0000Z-221216T1200Z/ /O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-221215T1800Z/ South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf- 341 AM EST Thu Dec 15 2022 /241 AM CST Thu Dec 15 2022/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ FLZ115-151900- /O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0148.000000T0000Z-221216T1200Z/ Coastal Franklin- 341 AM EST Thu Dec 15 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * 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. && $$
213 WHUS42 KTAE 151738 CFWTAE Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1238 PM EST Thu Dec 15 2022 FLZ108-112-114-161200- /O.CAN.KTAE.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-221215T1800Z/ /O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0148.000000T0000Z-221216T1200Z/ South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf- 1238 PM EST Thu Dec 15 2022 /1138 AM CST Thu Dec 15 2022/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ FLZ115-161200- /O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0148.000000T0000Z-221216T1200Z/ Coastal Franklin- 1238 PM EST Thu Dec 15 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Franklin County Beaches. * 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. && $$
909 WHUS42 KTAE 160809 CFWTAE Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 309 AM EST Fri Dec 16 2022 FLZ108-112-114-115-161800- /O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0148.000000T0000Z-221217T1200Z/ South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin- 309 AM EST Fri Dec 16 2022 /209 AM CST Fri Dec 16 2022/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
309 WHUS42 KTAE 160811 CFWTAE Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 311 AM EST Fri Dec 16 2022 FLZ108-112-114-115-161800- /O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0148.000000T0000Z-221217T1200Z/ South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin- 311 AM EST Fri Dec 16 2022 /211 AM CST Fri Dec 16 2022/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Saturday 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. && $$
952 WHUS42 KTAE 162226 CFWTAE Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 526 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022 FLZ108-162330- /O.CAN.KTAE.RP.S.0148.000000T0000Z-221217T1200Z/ South Walton- 426 PM CST Fri Dec 16 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ FLZ112-114-115-170600- /O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0148.000000T0000Z-221217T0600Z/ Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin- 526 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022 /426 PM CST Fri Dec 16 2022/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * 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. && $$
362 WHUS42 KTAE 162229 CCA CFWTAE Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 529 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022 FLZ108-162330- /O.CAN.KTAE.RP.S.0148.000000T0000Z-221217T1200Z/ South Walton- 429 PM CST Fri Dec 16 2022 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED... $$ FLZ112-114-115-170600- /O.COR.KTAE.RP.S.0148.000000T0000Z-221217T0600Z/ Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin- 529 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022 /429 PM CST Fri Dec 16 2022/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 1:51 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 54 min | |
| Dec 14, 10:45 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 60 min | |
| Dec 14, 11:37 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 53 min | |
| Dec 14, 11:41 AM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 64 min | |
| Dec 14, 11:59 AM CST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Walton | 31 min |
| Dec 14, 12:24 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 96 min | |
| Dec 14, 12:25 PM CST | High Surf Advisory | TAE | Bay, Gulf, Walton | 23 hr |
| Dec 14, 12:36 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Walton | 39 min |
| Dec 14, 12:46 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Walton | 44 min |
| Dec 14, 1:53 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 97 min | |
| Dec 14, 2:32 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 58 min | |
| Dec 14, 2:46 PM CST | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Bay | 44 min |
| Dec 14, 3:05 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 55 min | |
| Dec 14, 3:24 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 66 min | |
| Dec 14, 3:53 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 67 min | |
| Dec 14, 4:24 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 96 min | |
| Dec 14, 4:39 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Bay, Walton, Washington | 36 min |
| Dec 14, 4:51 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Bay, Walton | 24 min |
| Dec 14, 5:10 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Bay, Walton, Washington | 50 min |
| Dec 14, 5:16 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Franklin, Gulf | 44 min |
| Dec 14, 5:19 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Franklin, Gulf | 26 min |
| Dec 14, 5:21 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Bay, Washington | 39 min |
| Dec 14, 5:43 PM CST | Tornado Warning | TAE | Franklin, Gulf | 32 min |
| Dec 14, 5:53 PM CST | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 97 min | |
| Dec 14, 5:56 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Franklin, Gulf, Liberty | 49 min |
| Dec 14, 5:59 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | TAE | Jackson, Washington | 46 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.