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Rip Current Statement 3, NWS Tampa Bay, FL

January 15, 20226 counties in Florida

NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this rip current statement at Jan 15, 2022, 10:10 AM EST for 6 counties in Florida. It took effect at Jan 15, 2022, 10:00 PM EST. It was in force for 69 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 15, 2022, 10:10 AM EST (15:10 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 15, 2022, 10:00 PM EST
Expired
Jan 18, 2022, 7:00 PM EST
In force
69 hr
Issued by
NWS Tampa Bay, FL

Counties Charlotte County, FL, Hillsborough County, FL, Lee County, FL, Manatee County, FL, Pinellas County, FL, Sarasota County, FL

The radar

The Tampa radar (KTBW), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 15:15 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Tampa Bay, FL (KTBW), launched 12:00Z, 3.2 hours before the alert went out and 43 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, Tampa Bay, FL at 12:00Z on 2022-01-15Temperature 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, Tampa Bay, FL at 12:00Z on 2022-01-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 113 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
1380 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
57 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
113 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
151 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

769 
WHUS42 KTBW 151510
CFWTBW

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1010 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

FLZ050-160900-
/O.UPG.KTBW.CF.A.0001.220116T0000Z-220117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.CF.W.0001.220116T0000Z-220117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.SU.Y.0001.220116T0800Z-220118T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0003.220116T0300Z-220118T1400Z/
Pinellas-
1010 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, Minor to moderate coastal
  flooding is expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
  waves of 7 to 9 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 
  rip currents are expected.

* WHERE...Pinellas County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 PM this evening 
  to 7 PM EST Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 AM 
  Sunday to 8 PM EST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 
  this evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Water levels are expected to run 2 to 4 feet above
  normal tide level especially at times of high tide tonight and
  again on Sunday. Some roads along the coast could flood. Low
  lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical
  infrastructure may experience flooding. Water overtopping
  seawalls will be possible. Some shoreline erosion will occur. 
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach 
  erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ139-142-148-149-160900-
/O.UPG.KTBW.CF.A.0001.220116T0000Z-220117T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.CF.W.0001.220116T0000Z-220117T0000Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
1010 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Minor to Moderate coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Levy, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando and 
  Coastal Pasco Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Water levels are expected to run 2 to 4 feet above
  normal tide level especially at times of high tide tonight and
  again on Sunday. Some roads along the coast may flood. Water
  overtopping seawalls will be possible. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  may experience flooding. Some shoreline erosion will occur.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$

FLZ151-155-160-162-165-160900-
/O.NEW.KTBW.SU.Y.0001.220116T0800Z-220118T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0003.220116T0300Z-220118T1400Z/
Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
1010 AM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
TUESDAY MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  9 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal 
  Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 AM Sunday to 8 PM 
  EST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening 
  through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
039 
WHUS42 KTBW 151725
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1225 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

FLZ050-160930-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.W.0001.220116T0000Z-220117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0001.220116T0800Z-220118T0100Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0003.220116T0300Z-220118T1400Z/
Pinellas-
1225 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, Minor to moderate 
  coastal flooding is expected. For the High Surf Advisory, 
  large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents are expected.

* WHERE...Pinellas County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 PM this evening 
  to 7 PM EST Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 AM 
  Sunday to 8 PM EST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 
  this evening through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Water levels are expected to run 2 to 4 feet above 
  normal tide level especially at times of high tide tonight and 
  again on Sunday. Some roads along the coast could flood. Low 
  lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical 
  infrastructure may experience flooding. Water overtopping 
  seawalls will be possible. Some shoreline erosion will occur. 
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach 
  erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ139-142-148-149-160930-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.W.0001.220116T0000Z-220117T0000Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
1225 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING
TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Minor to Moderate coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Levy, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando and 
  Coastal Pasco Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Water levels are expected to run 2 to 4 feet above 
  normal tide level especially at times of high tide tonight and 
  again on Sunday. Some roads along the coast may flood. Water 
  overtopping seawalls will be possible. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  may experience flooding. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$

FLZ151-155-160-162-165-160930-
/O.NEW.KTBW.CF.S.0002.220116T0000Z-220117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0001.220116T0800Z-220118T0100Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0003.220116T0300Z-220118T1400Z/
Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
1225 PM EST Sat Jan 15 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 8 PM
EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  9 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. For the threat of minor coastal flooding water levels
  are expected to run 1 to 3 feet above normal tide level  
  especially at times of high tide tonight and again on Sunday. 
  Some roads along the coast may experience some minor flooding. 
  Isolated minor coastal flooding will be possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal 
  Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 AM Sunday to 8 PM EST
  Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 10 PM EST this
  evening through Tuesday morning. For the threat of minor coastal
  flooding, from 7 PM EST this evening through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Some minor flooding of low lying coastal roads and 
  property will be possible. 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...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$
675 
WHUS42 KTBW 160804
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
304 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

FLZ050-170000-
/O.EXT.KTBW.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220118T0100Z/
Pinellas-
304 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal
  flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
  to 7 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Pinellas County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EST Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. 
  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...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ139-142-148-149-170000-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220117T0000Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
304 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Pasco, Coastal Hernando and 
  Coastal Levy Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$

FLZ151-155-160-162-165-170000-
/O.EXT.KTBW.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220119T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220118T0100Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220117T0000Z/
Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
304 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  7 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the, isolated minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal 
  Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EST Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. For the, 
  through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 
  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...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$
721 
WHUS42 KTBW 160919
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
419 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

FLZ050-170000-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220118T0100Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220119T0000Z/
Pinellas-
419 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal
  flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
  to 8. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Pinellas County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EST Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Water levels are expected to run 2 to 4 feet above 
  normal tide level especially at times of high tide tonight and 
  again on Sunday. Some roads along the coast could flood. Low 
  lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical 
  infrastructure may experience flooding. Water overtopping 
  seawalls will be possible. Some shoreline erosion will occur. 
  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach 
  erosion is expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ139-142-148-149-170000-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220117T0000Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
419 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor to Moderate coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Citrus, Coastal Pasco, Coastal Hernando and 
  Coastal Levy Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Water levels are expected to run 2 to 4 feet above 
  normal tide level especially at times of high tide tonight and 
  again on Sunday. Some roads along the coast may flood. Water 
  overtopping seawalls will be possible. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  may experience flooding. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$

FLZ151-155-160-162-165-170000-
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220118T0100Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220119T0000Z/
Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
419 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  9 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. For the threat of minor coastal flooding water levels
  are expected to run 1 to 3 feet above normal tide level  
  especially at times of high tide tonight and again on Sunday. 
  Some roads along the coast may experience some minor flooding. 
  Isolated minor coastal flooding will be possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal 
  Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EST Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. For the, 
  through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Some minor flooding of low lying coastal roads and
  property will be possible. 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...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$
827 
WHUS42 KTBW 170004
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
704 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

FLZ050-180100-
/O.EXP.KTBW.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220118T0100Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220119T0000Z/
Pinellas-
704 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  8 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Pinellas County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EST Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ139-142-148-149-170115-
/O.EXP.KTBW.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-220117T0000Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
704 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Diminishing winds and water levels have reduced the threat of
flooding. 

$$

FLZ151-155-160-162-165-180100-
/O.EXP.KTBW.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-220117T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-220118T0100Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220119T0000Z/
Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
704 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  8 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, Coastal 
  Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EST Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. For the, 
  through this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
925 
WHUS42 KTBW 181010
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
510 AM EST Tue Jan 18 2022

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-190000-
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-220119T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
510 AM EST Tue Jan 18 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Manatee, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal 
  Sarasota, Pinellas, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...Through 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 Tampa Bay, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 14, 7:25 PM ESTGale WatchTBW9 hr
Jan 14, 7:25 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryTBW69 hr
Jan 15, 4:12 AM ESTGale WarningTBW39 hr
Jan 15, 4:12 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryTBW60 hr
Jan 15, 10:10 AM ESTCoastal Flood WarningTBWCitrus, Hernando, Levy, Pasco, Pinellas33 hr
Jan 15, 10:10 AM ESTHigh Surf AdvisoryTBWCharlotte, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota58 hr
Jan 15, 12:25 PM ESTCoastal Flood StatementTBWCharlotte, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Sarasota31 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.