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Rip Current Statement 34, NWS Jacksonville, FL

October 11, 2023Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Oct 11, 2023, 3:25 AM EDT for Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia. It was in force for 65 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 11, 2023, 3:25 AM EDT (07:25 UTC)
Expired
Oct 13, 2023, 8:29 PM EDT
In force
65 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 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, 7.4 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 2023-10-11Temperature 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2023-10-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 19 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2006 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
53 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
19 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
93 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

139 
WHUS42 KJAX 110725
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
325 AM EDT Wed Oct 11 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-111530-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0034.231011T0725Z-231012T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
325 AM EDT Wed Oct 11 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
402 
WHUS42 KJAX 110734
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
334 AM EDT Wed Oct 11 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-120900-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231012T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
334 AM EDT Wed Oct 11 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.

&&

$$
075 
WHUS42 KJAX 120706
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
306 AM EDT Thu Oct 12 2023

FLZ124-125-133-138-120815-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231012T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
306 AM EDT Thu Oct 12 2023

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

A moderate risk of Rip Current for Florida today. 

$$

GAZ154-166-122100-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231013T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
306 AM EDT Thu Oct 12 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia 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.

&&

$$
861 
WHUS42 KJAX 130015
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
815 PM EDT Thu Oct 12 2023

GAZ154-166-130900-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.231013T0015Z-231013T2100Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231013T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
815 PM EDT Thu Oct 12 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Friday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 5 AM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-124-125-132-133-137-138-225-325-GAZ153-165-130900-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.231013T0015Z-231013T2100Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-
Eastern Clay-Coastal St. Johns-Eastern Putnam-Coastal Flagler-
Trout River-South Central Duval-Inland Glynn-Inland Camden-
815 PM EDT Thu Oct 12 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding around times of high tide.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches and the St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
832 
WHUS42 KJAX 130615
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
215 AM EDT Fri Oct 13 2023

GAZ154-166-132100-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231014T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-231013T2100Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
215 AM EDT Fri Oct 13 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 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.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-124-125-132-133-137-138-225-325-GAZ153-165-132100-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-231013T2100Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-
Eastern Clay-Coastal St. Johns-Eastern Putnam-Coastal Flagler-
Trout River-South Central Duval-Inland Glynn-Inland Camden-
215 AM EDT Fri Oct 13 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches and the St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
576 
WHUS42 KJAX 131626
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1226 PM EDT Fri Oct 13 2023

GAZ154-166-140900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-231014T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231014T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1226 PM EDT Fri Oct 13 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* 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 
  Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-124-125-132-133-137-138-225-325-GAZ153-165-140900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-231014T0900Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-
Eastern Clay-Coastal St. Johns-Eastern Putnam-Coastal Flagler-
Trout River-South Central Duval-Inland Glynn-Inland Camden-
1226 PM EDT Fri Oct 13 2023

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

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches and the St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
335 
WHUS42 KJAX 140029
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
829 PM EDT Fri Oct 13 2023

GAZ154-166-140130-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-231014T0900Z/
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231014T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
829 PM EDT Fri Oct 13 2023

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


$$

FLZ124-133-138-GAZ153-165-140130-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-231014T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-Inland Glynn-
Inland Camden-
829 PM EDT Fri Oct 13 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

FLZ033-038-125-132-137-225-325-142100-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-231014T2100Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Coastal Duval-Eastern Clay-
Eastern Putnam-Trout River-South Central Duval-
829 PM EDT Fri Oct 13 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor flooding around times of high tide.

* WHERE...St. Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 11, 4:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXMarion44 min

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Sources

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