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Rip Current Statement 18, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Sep 1, 2023, 2:46 AM EDT for 5 counties in Florida. It took effect at Sep 1, 2023, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 6 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 1, 2023, 2:46 AM EDT (06:46 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 1, 2023, 4:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 7, 2023, 4:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 6 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 06:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Tampa Bay, FL (KTBW), launched 00:00Z, 6.8 hours before the alert went out and 173 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
- 1774 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -8 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 936 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 10 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 16 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 22 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
727 WHUS42 KMLB 010646 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 246 AM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-030800- /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0018.230901T0800Z-230903T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 246 AM EDT Fri Sep 1 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong, life-threatening rip currents expected with breaking waves building to around 4 feet. * 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 Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Choppy surf can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to being caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. 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. Residents and visitors are strongly urged to stay out of the ocean due to the dangerous rip current and surf conditions into the Labor Day holiday weekend. && $$
5 follow-up statements
586 WHUS42 KMLB 020720 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 320 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-040800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230904T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 320 AM EDT Sat Sep 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong, life-threatening rip currents expected this weekend, with breaking waves as high as 5 to 6 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Choppy surf can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to being caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Residents and visitors are strongly urged to stay out of the surf this holiday weekend due to the dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves. && $$
804 WHUS42 KMLB 030648 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 248 AM EDT Sun Sep 3 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-050800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230905T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 248 AM EDT Sun Sep 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong, life-threatening rip currents expected this weekend, with choppy, breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet. * 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 Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Choppy surf can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to being caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. 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. Residents and visitors are strongly urged to stay out of the surf this holiday weekend due to the dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves. && $$
369 WHUS42 KMLB 040831 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 431 AM EDT Mon Sep 4 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-050800- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230905T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 431 AM EDT Mon Sep 4 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong, life-threatening rip currents expected this weekend, with choppy, breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Choppy surf can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to being caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Residents and visitors are strongly urged to stay out of the surf today weekend due to the dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves. && $$
193 WHUS42 KMLB 050609 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 209 AM EDT Tue Sep 5 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-060800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230906T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 209 AM EDT Tue Sep 5 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong, life-threatening rip currents expected today, with choppy, breaking waves of 4 to 5 feet. * 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. Choppy surf can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to being caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. 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. Residents and visitors are strongly urged to stay out of the surf today weekend due to the dangerous rip currents and large breaking waves. && $$
645 WHUS42 KMLB 060620 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 220 AM EDT Wed Sep 6 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-070800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230907T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 220 AM EDT Wed Sep 6 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong, life-threatening rip currents expected today, with breaking waves of 3 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Residents and visitors are strongly urged to stay out of the surf today due to the dangerous rip currents. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 8:04 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | MLB | 72 hr | |
| Sep 1, 3:50 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Lake | 40 min |
| Sep 1, 4:13 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Lake | 3 hr |
| Sep 1, 4:31 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Orange | 29 min |
| Sep 1, 5:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Orange | 30 min |
| Sep 1, 5:02 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Orange | 118 min |
| Sep 1, 6:11 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Orange | 2 hr |
| Sep 1, 7:38 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Osceola | 112 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.