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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at May 26, 2023, 3:32 AM EDT for 5 counties in Florida. It took effect at May 26, 2023, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- May 26, 2023, 3:32 AM EDT (07:32 UTC)
- In effect from
- May 26, 2023, 2:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- May 30, 2023, 3:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Melbourne, FL
Counties Brevard County, FL, Indian River County, FL, Martin County, FL, Saint Lucie County, FL, Volusia County, FL
The radar
The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:34 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
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The nearest sounding before it
Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 00:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 65 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 552 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 826 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 10 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 0 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 70 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
201 WHUS42 KMLB 260732 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 332 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 FLZ141-270800- /O.NEW.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.230526T1800Z-230527T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0013.230526T1800Z-230527T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia- 332 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. && $$ FLZ347-447-270800- /O.NEW.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.230526T2000Z-230527T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0013.230526T2000Z-230527T0800Z/ Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- 332 AM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Northern Brevard County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this afternoon through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. && $$
6 follow-up statements
846 WHUS42 KMLB 261912 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 312 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023 FLZ141-270800- /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230527T0800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230527T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia- 312 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is not advised. && $$ FLZ347-447-270800- /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.230526T2000Z-230527T0800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0013.230526T2000Z-230527T0800Z/ Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- 312 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Mainland Northern Brevard and Northern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering surf is not advised. && $$
626 WHUS42 KMLB 261948 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 348 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023 FLZ141-270800- /O.NEW.KMLB.CF.Y.0002.230526T1948Z-230527T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230527T0800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230527T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia- 348 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 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 Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is not advised. && $$ FLZ347-447-270800- /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.230526T2000Z-230527T0800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0013.230526T2000Z-230527T0800Z/ Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- 348 PM EDT Fri May 26 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Mainland Northern Brevard and Northern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is not advised. && $$
948 WHUS42 KMLB 270706 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 306 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 FLZ141-280700- /O.EXT.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230527T2000Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230528T0700Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230527T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia- 306 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT early this morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. && $$ FLZ347-447-280700- /O.EXT.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230527T2000Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230528T0700Z/ Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- 306 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Mainland Northern Brevard and Northern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. && $$ FLZ154-159-164-647-747-280700- /O.EXB.KMLB.RP.S.0013.230527T0706Z-230528T0700Z/ Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 306 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is not advised. && $$
833 WHUS42 KMLB 271025 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 625 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 FLZ141-347-447-280700- /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-230527T2000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230528T0700Z/ Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- 625 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia and Coastal Northern Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. && $$ FLZ154-159-164-647-747-280700- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230528T0700Z/ Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 625 AM EDT Sat May 27 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is not advised. && $$
293 WHUS42 KMLB 280645 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 245 AM EDT Sun May 28 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-290700- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230529T0700Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 245 AM EDT Sun May 28 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected. * WHERE...All central Florida Atlantic beaches. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
859 WHUS42 KMLB 290651 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 251 AM EDT Mon May 29 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-300700- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230530T0700Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 251 AM EDT Mon May 29 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 3:32 AM EDT | High Surf Advisory | MLB | Brevard, Volusia | 36 hr |
| May 26, 3:32 AM EDT | Wind Advisory | MLB | Brevard, Volusia | 19 hr |
| May 26, 3:58 AM EDT | Gale Warning | MLB | 24 hr | |
| May 26, 3:07 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Martin, Saint Lucie | 113 min |
| May 26, 3:30 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Saint Lucie | 45 min |
| May 26, 3:48 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | MLB | Volusia | 13 hr |
| May 26, 4:11 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Saint Lucie | 3 hr |
| May 26, 4:32 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Saint Lucie | 28 min |
| May 26, 5:03 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Martin | 27 min |
| May 26, 5:14 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 61 min | |
| May 26, 5:27 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Martin, Saint Lucie | 93 min |
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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.