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Rip Current Statement 19, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Sep 11, 2023, 2:49 AM EDT for 5 counties in Florida. It was in force for 8 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 11, 2023, 2:49 AM EDT (06:49 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 19, 2023, 5:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 8 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 06:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 00:00Z, 6.8 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
- 1877 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -16 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 937 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 20 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 23 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 50 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.7
The text
As transmitted.
929 WHUS42 KMLB 110649 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 249 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-111500- /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0019.230911T0649Z-230913T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 249 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * 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 Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Swells from distant Hurricane Lee will continue through much of this week, prolonging the high risk of rip currents. Surf will become increasingly rough as larger breaking waves arrive later this week. 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. && $$ JH
10 follow-up statements
345 WHUS42 KMLB 110837 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 437 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-120845- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230913T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 437 AM EDT Mon Sep 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Swells from distant Hurricane Lee will continue through much of this week, prolonging the high risk of rip currents. Surf will become increasingly rough as larger breaking waves arrive later this week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
841 WHUS42 KMLB 111924 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 324 PM EDT Mon Sep 11 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-130900- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230913T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 324 PM EDT Mon Sep 11 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong, life-threatening rip currents expected. * 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 Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Swells from distant Hurricane Lee will continue through much of this week, prolonging the high risk of rip currents. Surf will become increasingly rough as larger breaking waves arrive later this week. 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. && $$
244 WHUS42 KMLB 120711 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 311 AM EDT Tue Sep 12 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-140800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230914T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 311 AM EDT Tue Sep 12 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong, life-threatening rip currents expected. Increasingly hazardous surf with breaking waves building to between 4 and 6 feet Wednesday afternoon. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through at least Thursday morning, but expected to continue through the end of the week. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Large breaking waves can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to being caught in the strong seaward pull of a rip current. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Building swells from distant Hurricane Lee will continue through this week, prolonging the high risk of deadly rip currents. Surf will become increasingly rough as larger breaking waves arrive from mid to late week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Residents and visitors are strongly urged to stay out of the ocean this week due to the dangerous rip currents and building surf. && $$
232 WHUS42 KMLB 130720 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 320 AM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-150900- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230915T0900Z/ 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 Wed Sep 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong, life-threatening rip currents with increasingly hazardous surf. Breaking waves building to between 4 and 6 feet through late this afternoon and 5 to 7 feet on Thursday. * 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 Thursday night, and very likely to be extended through the end of the week. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Large breaking waves can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to being caught in the strong seaward pull of a rip current. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Building swells from distant Hurricane Lee will continue through this week, prolonging the high risk of deadly rip currents. Surf will become increasingly rough as larger breaking waves arrive from mid to late week. 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 this week due to the dangerous rip currents and building surf. && $$
401 WHUS42 KMLB 131844 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 244 PM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-150900- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230915T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 244 PM EDT Wed Sep 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong, life-threatening rip currents with increasingly hazardous surf. Breaking waves building to between 4 and 6 feet this afternoon, and 5 to 7 feet on Thursday. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night, and very likely to be extended through the end of the week. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Large breaking waves can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to being caught in the strong seaward pull of a rip current. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Building swells from distant Hurricane Lee will continue through this week, prolonging the high risk of deadly rip currents. Surf will become increasingly rough as larger breaking waves arrive from mid to late week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Residents and visitors are strongly urged to stay out of the ocean this week due to the dangerous rip currents and building surf. && $$
690 WHUS42 KMLB 140725 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 325 AM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-151500- /O.NEW.KMLB.SU.Y.0004.230914T1500Z-230915T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230916T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 325 AM EDT Thu Sep 14 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, numerous strong, life- threatening rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * 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...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 11 AM this morning to 11 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor beach and dune erosion will be possible during the high tide cycles today through Friday morning. Today's high tides will occur between 800 and 830 AM, and again between 830 and 900 PM. On Friday morning, high tide will occur between 845 and 900 AM. 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. && $$
469 WHUS42 KMLB 150756 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 356 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-151600- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230917T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230915T1500Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 356 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, numerous strong, life- threatening rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. *PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and a high risk of life threatening rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. && $$
847 WHUS42 KMLB 151513 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1113 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-170900- /O.EXP.KMLB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230915T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230917T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 1113 AM EDT Fri Sep 15 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * 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 Saturday night. * 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. && $$
144 WHUS42 KMLB 160747 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 347 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-180900- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230918T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 347 AM EDT Sat Sep 16 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin counties. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swimmers should remain out of the ocean due to the HIGH risk of life threatening rip currents. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. && $$
334 WHUS42 KMLB 180720 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 320 AM EDT Mon Sep 18 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-190900- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230919T0900Z/ 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 Mon Sep 18 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * 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... Swimmers should remain out of the ocean due to the HIGH risk of life threatening rip currents. 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. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 4:52 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Martin | 23 min |
| Sep 11, 5:36 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Volusia | 54 min |
| Sep 11, 7:01 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Volusia | 44 min |
| Sep 11, 7:15 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MLB | Lake, Volusia | 45 min |
| Sep 11, 7:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | MLB | Volusia | 31 min |
| Sep 11, 7:47 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Lake | 28 min |
| Sep 11, 7:57 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Lake, Volusia | 2 hr |
Nearby
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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.