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Rip Current Statement 17, NWS Tallahassee, FL

February 1, 20224 counties in Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Feb 1, 2022, 1:15 AM CST for 4 counties in Florida. It took effect at Feb 1, 2022, 8:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 1, 2022, 1:15 AM CST (07:15 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 1, 2022, 8:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 5, 2022, 6:00 PM CST
In force
4 days
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 07:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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, 7.3 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 2022-02-01Temperature 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 2022-02-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 6 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
2135 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
6 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
41 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

461 
WHUS42 KTAE 010715
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
215 AM EST Tue Feb 1 2022

FLZ108-112-114-115-011515-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0017.220201T1400Z-220205T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
215 AM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 /115 AM CST Tue Feb 1 2022/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ THIS
MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM EST /8 AM CST/ this morning 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
562 
WHUS42 KTAE 011708
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1208 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022

FLZ108-112-114-115-020800-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-220205T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
1208 PM EST Tue Feb 1 2022 /1108 AM CST Tue Feb 1 2022/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, 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.

&&

$$
759 
WHUS42 KTAE 020943
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
443 AM EST Wed Feb 2 2022

FLZ108-112-114-115-031000-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-220205T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
443 AM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 /343 AM CST Wed Feb 2 2022/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, 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.

&&

$$
104 
WHUS42 KTAE 021044
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
544 AM EST Wed Feb 2 2022

FLZ108-030600-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.220202T1044Z-220203T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-220206T0000Z/
South Walton-
444 AM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon.

* 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...

Stay out of the water. Avoid venturing too close to the water,
since a large wave could sweep you out.

&&

$$

FLZ112-114-115-030600-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-220206T0000Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
544 AM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 /444 AM CST Wed Feb 2 2022/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
047 
WHUS42 KTAE 021933
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
233 PM EST Wed Feb 2 2022

FLZ108-031000-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220203T0600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-220206T0000Z/
South Walton-
133 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon.

* 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...

Stay out of the water. Avoid venturing too close to the water,
since a large wave could sweep you out.

&&

$$

FLZ112-114-115-031000-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-220206T0000Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
233 PM EST Wed Feb 2 2022 /133 PM CST Wed Feb 2 2022/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
570 
WHUS42 KTAE 030806
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
306 AM EST Thu Feb 3 2022

FLZ108-112-114-115-041000-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-220206T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
306 AM EST Thu Feb 3 2022 /206 AM CST Thu Feb 3 2022/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
344 
WHUS42 KTAE 040807
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
307 AM EST Fri Feb 4 2022

FLZ108-112-114-115-051000-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-220206T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
307 AM EST Fri Feb 4 2022 /207 AM CST Fri Feb 4 2022/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
238 
WHUS42 KTAE 050920
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
420 AM EST Sat Feb 5 2022

FLZ108-112-114-115-060000-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-220206T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
420 AM EST Sat Feb 5 2022 /320 AM CST Sat Feb 5 2022/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
715 
WHUS42 KTAE 051659
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1159 AM EST Sat Feb 5 2022

FLZ108-112-114-115-060000-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-220206T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
1159 AM EST Sat Feb 5 2022 /1059 AM CST Sat Feb 5 2022/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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
Feb 1, 1:31 AM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryTAEDixie, Gadsden, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Madison and 2 more8 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.