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Rip Current Statement 28, NWS Jacksonville, FL

August 28, 2023Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Aug 28, 2023, 4:14 AM EDT for Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia. It took effect at Aug 28, 2023, 7:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 69 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 28, 2023, 4:14 AM EDT (08:14 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 28, 2023, 7:00 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 31, 2023, 4:10 AM EDT
In force
69 hr
Issued by
NWS Jacksonville, FL

Counties Duval County, FL, Flagler County, FL, Nassau County, FL, Camden County, GA, Glynn County, GA

The radar

The Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 13 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 13 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2023-08-28Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 312 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2023-08-28The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -6 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
312 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-102 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1123 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
7 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-6 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-21 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

501 
WHUS42 KJAX 280814
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
414 AM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-290100-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0028.230828T1700Z-230829T0100Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
414 AM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...From 1 PM EDT this afternoon 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
841 
WHUS42 KJAX 281026
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
626 AM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-290100-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0028.230828T1100Z-230829T0100Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
626 AM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7AM EDT THROUGH THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...7AM EDT 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.

&&

$$
804 
WHUS42 KJAX 290032
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
832 PM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023

GAZ154-166-291000-
/O.EXB.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
832 PM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ124-125-133-138-291000-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
832 PM EDT Mon Aug 28 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
625 
WHUS42 KJAX 290739
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
339 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-300100-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
339 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
146 
WHUS42 KJAX 292109
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
509 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-301515-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.230830T0600Z-230831T0300Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
509 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 AM to 11 PM 
  EDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ325-301515-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.230830T0600Z-230831T0300Z/
South Central Duval-
509 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 11 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor flooding expected.

* WHERE...St Johns River and its tributaries in Duval County.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 PM EDT Wednesday.

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


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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-301515-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
509 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
074 
WHUS42 KJAX 300743
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
343 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-310100-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230831T0300Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
343 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ325-310100-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230831T0300Z/
South Central Duval-
343 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...South Central Duval County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-310000-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
343 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
584 
WHUS42 KJAX 302103
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
503 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

GAZ154-166-310515-
/O.EXB.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230831T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
503 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.


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.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ124-125-133-138-310515-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230831T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-230831T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
503 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ325-310515-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230831T0900Z/
South Central Duval-
503 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...South Central Duval County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Thursday.

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

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.

&&

$$
301 
WHUS42 KJAX 302357
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
757 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-310900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-230831T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230831T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
757 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ325-310900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230831T0900Z/
South Central Duval-
757 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...South Central Duval County.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Thursday.

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

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.

&&

$$
716 
WHUS42 KJAX 310810
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
410 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-310915-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230831T0900Z/
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-230831T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
410 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

$$

FLZ325-310915-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230831T0900Z/
South Central Duval-
410 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Jacksonville, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 28, 5:01 AM EDTHurricane WatchJAXAlachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Marion, Suwannee and 1 more60 hr
Aug 28, 11:04 AM EDTTropical Storm WatchJAXClay, Duval, Flagler, Marion, Nassau, Putnam18 hr
Aug 28, 12:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXPutnam26 min
Aug 28, 2:53 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXFlagler52 min
Aug 28, 3:13 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXPutnam47 min
Aug 28, 3:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXPutnam46 min
Aug 28, 3:58 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXPutnam47 min
Aug 28, 4:42 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXGilchrist48 min
Aug 28, 4:57 PM EDTHurricane WarningJAXAlachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Marion, Suwannee and 1 more48 hr
Aug 28, 6:50 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXSuwannee40 min
Aug 28, 7:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXSuwannee46 min
Aug 28, 11:04 AM EDTStorm Surge WatchJAXCamden, Glynn54 hr
Aug 28, 5:19 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXEchols41 min

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Sources

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