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Rip Current Statement 2, NWS Miami, FL

January 12, 20234 counties in Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Jan 12, 2023, 5:37 PM EST for 4 counties in Florida. It took effect at Jan 13, 2023, 10:00 AM EST. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 12, 2023, 5:37 PM EST (22:37 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 13, 2023, 10:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 19, 2023, 7:00 PM EST
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

Counties Broward County, FL, Collier County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 22:40 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

Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 12:00Z, 10.6 hours before the alert went out and 53 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, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2023-01-12Temperature 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, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2023-01-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -36 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1248 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
14 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-36 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-27 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

138 
WHUS42 KMFL 122237
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
537 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

FLZ069-132100-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0002.230113T1500Z-230115T1200Z/
Coastal Collier-
537 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
18 follow-up statements
491 
WHUS42 KMFL 130823
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
323 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

FLZ069-131630-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.230113T1500Z-230115T1200Z/
Coastal Collier-
323 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
696 
WHUS42 KMFL 131620
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1120 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

FLZ069-140430-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230115T1200Z/
Coastal Collier-
1120 AM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
556 
WHUS42 KMFL 131956
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
256 PM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

FLZ069-141000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230115T1200Z/
Coastal Collier-
256 PM EST Fri Jan 13 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
559 
WHUS42 KMFL 140736
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
236 AM EST Sat Jan 14 2023

FLZ069-141545-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230115T1200Z/
Coastal Collier-
236 AM EST Sat Jan 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
745 
WHUS42 KMFL 141317
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
817 AM EST Sat Jan 14 2023

FLZ168-172-173-142200-
/O.EXB.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230116T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
817 AM EST Sat Jan 14 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through at least Sunday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ069-142200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230115T1200Z/
Coastal Collier-
817 AM EST Sat Jan 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...Through at least Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
457 
WHUS42 KMFL 142047
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
347 PM EST Sat Jan 14 2023

FLZ168-172-173-151100-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230117T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
347 PM EST Sat Jan 14 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ069-151100-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230115T1200Z/
Coastal Collier-
347 PM EST Sat Jan 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...Through at least Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

Baxter
195 
WHUS42 KMFL 150727
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
227 AM EST Sun Jan 15 2023

FLZ069-151500-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230115T1500Z/
Coastal Collier-
227 AM EST Sun Jan 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-172-173-151530-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230117T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
227 AM EST Sun Jan 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
683 
WHUS42 KMFL 151403
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
903 AM EST Sun Jan 15 2023

FLZ069-151515-
/O.CAN.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230115T1500Z/
Coastal Collier-
903 AM EST Sun Jan 15 2023

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

A moderate risk of rip currents remains along the Gulf beaches
today. 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.

$$

FLZ168-172-173-160000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230117T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
903 AM EST Sun Jan 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
341 
WHUS42 KMFL 160107
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
807 PM EST Sun Jan 15 2023

FLZ168-172-173-161200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230117T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
807 PM EST Sun Jan 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

baxter
414 
WHUS42 KMFL 160800
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
300 AM EST Mon Jan 16 2023

FLZ168-172-173-161600-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230117T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
300 AM EST Mon Jan 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade 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.

&&

$$
244 
WHUS42 KMFL 161254
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
754 AM EST Mon Jan 16 2023

FLZ168-172-173-170000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230117T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
754 AM EST Mon Jan 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade 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.

&&

$$
419 
WHUS42 KMFL 162334
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
634 PM EST Mon Jan 16 2023

FLZ172-173-170045-
/O.CAN.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230117T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
634 PM EST Mon Jan 16 2023

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

A moderate risk of rip currents will remain along Broward and 
Miami-Dade Counties through Tuesday evening. 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.


$$

FLZ168-171200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
634 PM EST Mon Jan 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
704 
WHUS42 KMFL 171038
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
538 AM EST Tue Jan 17 2023

FLZ168-171845-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230118T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
538 AM EST Tue Jan 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$
035 
WHUS42 KMFL 171346
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
846 AM EST Tue Jan 17 2023

FLZ168-180000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230120T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
846 AM EST Tue Jan 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
675 
WHUS42 KMFL 172132
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
432 PM EST Tue Jan 17 2023

FLZ168-190000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230120T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
432 PM EST Tue Jan 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through at least Thursday 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.

&&

$$
028 
WHUS42 KMFL 181350
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
850 AM EST Wed Jan 18 2023

FLZ168-190000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230120T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
850 AM EST Wed Jan 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
441 
WHUS42 KMFL 182153
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
453 PM EST Wed Jan 18 2023

FLZ168-200000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230120T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
453 PM EST Wed Jan 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through at least Thursday 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.

&&

$$
014 
WHUS42 KMFL 192348
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
648 PM EST Thu Jan 19 2023

FLZ168-200100-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-230120T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
648 PM EST Thu Jan 19 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

A low to moderate risk of rip currents will remain along Palm 
Beach County through the remainder of the week. Rip current conditions
will strengthen again this weekend.


$$

The office that day

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

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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.