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Rip Current Statement 40, NWS Miami, FL

December 6, 2023Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 6, 2023, 1:54 AM EST for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at Dec 7, 2023, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 6, 2023, 1:54 AM EST (06:54 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 7, 2023, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 10, 2023, 7:00 PM EST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

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

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:54 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 00:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 39 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 00:00Z on 2023-12-06Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2023-12-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 24 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
2441 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
69 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

669 
WHUS42 KMFL 060654
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
154 AM EST Wed Dec 6 2023

FLZ168-172-173-062000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0040.231207T1200Z-231209T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
154 AM EST Wed Dec 6 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
483 
WHUS42 KMFL 061955
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
255 PM EST Wed Dec 6 2023

FLZ168-172-173-071000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0040.231207T1200Z-231209T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
255 PM EST Wed Dec 6 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$
708 
WHUS42 KMFL 070111
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
811 PM EST Wed Dec 6 2023

FLZ168-172-173-070915-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0040.231207T1200Z-231209T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
811 PM EST Wed Dec 6 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST THURSDAY
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Friday 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.

&&

$$
700 
WHUS42 KMFL 070609
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
109 AM EST Thu Dec 7 2023

FLZ168-172-173-072000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0040.231207T1200Z-231210T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
109 AM EST Thu Dec 7 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST THIS MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST this morning through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
511 
WHUS42 KMFL 071947
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
247 PM EST Thu Dec 7 2023

FLZ168-172-173-080400-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-231210T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
247 PM EST Thu Dec 7 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST this morning through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
967 
WHUS42 KMFL 080203
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
903 PM EST Thu Dec 7 2023

FLZ168-172-173-081015-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-231210T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
903 PM EST Thu Dec 7 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
931 
WHUS42 KMFL 080615
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
115 AM EST Fri Dec 8 2023

FLZ168-172-173-082000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-231210T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
115 AM EST Fri Dec 8 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
836 
WHUS42 KMFL 081958
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
258 PM EST Fri Dec 8 2023

FLZ168-172-173-090400-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-231210T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
258 PM EST Fri Dec 8 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
323 
WHUS42 KMFL 090145
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
845 PM EST Fri Dec 8 2023

FLZ168-172-173-090945-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-231210T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
845 PM EST Fri Dec 8 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
338 
WHUS42 KMFL 090751
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
251 AM EST Sat Dec 9 2023

FLZ168-172-173-100000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-231211T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
251 AM EST Sat Dec 9 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
534 
WHUS42 KMFL 092033
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
333 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023

FLZ168-172-173-100900-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-231211T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
333 PM EST Sat Dec 9 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
888 
WHUS42 KMFL 100647
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
147 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023

FLZ168-172-173-110000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-231211T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
147 AM EST Sun Dec 10 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through at least 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.

&&

$$
876 
WHUS42 KMFL 102352
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
652 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023

FLZ168-172-173-110100-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-231211T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
652 PM EST Sun Dec 10 2023

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


$$

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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.