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Rip Current Statement 29, NWS Jacksonville, FL

September 1, 2023Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Sep 1, 2023, 3:27 AM EDT for Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia. It took effect at Sep 1, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 1, 2023, 3:27 AM EDT (07:27 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 1, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 6, 2023, 2:00 AM EDT
In force
5 days
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 07:29 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

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 7.5 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 2023-09-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 553 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 2023-09-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 21 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
553 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-39 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
882 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
21 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
71 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

940 
WHUS42 KJAX 010727
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
327 AM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-020100-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.230902T0100Z-230902T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0029.230901T1200Z-230903T0800Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
327 AM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this 
  morning through late Saturday night. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 1 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
005 
WHUS42 KJAX 011906
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
306 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-020900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.230902T0100Z-230902T1700Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-230903T0800Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
306 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 1 PM EDT SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM this evening 
  to 1 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
800 
WHUS42 KJAX 020048
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
848 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-021000-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.230902T0100Z-230902T1700Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-230903T0800Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
848 PM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
797 
WHUS42 KJAX 020648
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
248 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-022100-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230902T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0008.230902T1400Z-230902T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-230904T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
248 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM this morning 
  to 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
971 
WHUS42 KJAX 021804
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
204 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-030900-
/O.EXP.KJAX.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-230902T1800Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-230904T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
204 PM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
391 
WHUS42 KJAX 030632
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
232 AM EDT Sun Sep 3 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-040900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-230905T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
232 AM EDT Sun Sep 3 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Monday 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.

&&

$$
109 
WHUS42 KJAX 031808
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
208 PM EDT Sun Sep 3 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-040900-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-230905T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
208 PM EDT Sun Sep 3 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Monday 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.

&&

$$
003 
WHUS42 KJAX 040558
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
158 AM EDT Mon Sep 4 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-050900-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-230905T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
158 AM EDT Mon Sep 4 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
382 
WHUS42 KJAX 050632
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
232 AM EDT Tue Sep 5 2023

GAZ154-166-050745-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-230905T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
232 AM EDT Tue Sep 5 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...


$$

FLZ124-125-133-138-060900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-230906T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
232 AM EDT Tue Sep 5 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
321 
WHUS42 KJAX 060600
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
200 AM EDT Wed Sep 6 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-060700-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-230906T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
200 AM EDT Wed Sep 6 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 31, 11:45 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXColumbia, Hamilton2 hr
Sep 1, 3:27 AM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryJAXDuval, Flagler, Nassau23 hr
Sep 1, 8:15 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXBaker2 hr
Sep 1, 10:41 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXBaker, Columbia2 hr
Sep 1, 11:11 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningJAXBaker2 hr
Sep 1, 11:57 AM EDTFlood WatchJAXAlachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Marion, Suwannee and 1 more8 hr
Sep 1, 2:11 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXAlachua2 hr
Sep 1, 2:29 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningJAXAlachua2 hr
Sep 1, 2:34 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXMarion45 min
Sep 1, 2:45 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningJAXMarion33 min
Sep 1, 2:51 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXMarion57 min
Sep 1, 3:07 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningJAXAlachua83 min
Sep 1, 3:15 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningJAXMarion34 min
Sep 1, 3:23 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningJAXMarion42 min
Sep 1, 3:28 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXAlachua, Marion66 min
Sep 1, 3:32 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXGilchrist63 min
Sep 1, 3:59 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXGilchrist, Suwannee77 min
Sep 1, 4:28 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXSuwannee57 min
Sep 1, 5:57 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXSuwannee53 min
Aug 31, 8:15 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXClinch60 min
Aug 31, 8:46 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXCharlton, Clinch, Ware74 min
Aug 31, 9:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXClinch48 min
Aug 31, 9:37 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXAtkinson38 min
Aug 31, 9:47 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXClinch58 min
Aug 31, 10:03 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXClinch57 min
Aug 31, 10:11 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXEchols2 hr
Aug 31, 10:12 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXAtkinson, Clinch, Ware2 hr
Aug 31, 10:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXClinch57 min
Aug 31, 10:39 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXClinch2 hr
Sep 1, 6:32 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXBacon, Coffee, Pierce, Ware118 min
Sep 1, 9:05 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXAtkinson, Coffee115 min

Nearby

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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.