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Rip Current Statement 21, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Sep 30, 2023, 1:44 AM EDT for 5 counties in Florida. It took effect at Sep 30, 2023, 5:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 30, 2023, 1:44 AM EDT (05:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 30, 2023, 5:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Oct 5, 2023, 4:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 5 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 05:45 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, 5.7 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
- 1244 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 726 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -6 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 5 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.1
The text
As transmitted.
255 WHUS42 KMLB 300544 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 144 AM EDT Sat Sep 30 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-010800- /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0021.230930T0900Z-231002T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 144 AM EDT Sat Sep 30 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Life-threatening rip currents and rough surf expected. * WHERE...Along the beaches of 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. 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. && $$
6 follow-up statements
430 WHUS42 KMLB 301914 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 314 PM EDT Sat Sep 30 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-022000- /O.NEW.KMLB.CF.Y.0005.230930T2000Z-231003T2000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-231002T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 314 PM EDT Sat Sep 30 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 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...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. 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. 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. 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. && $$
193 WHUS42 KMLB 010643 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 243 AM EDT Sun Oct 1 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-020800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-231003T0800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-231003T2000Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 243 AM EDT Sun Oct 1 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 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...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. 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. 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. 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. && $$
724 WHUS42 KMLB 011907 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 307 PM EDT Sun Oct 1 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-030800- /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-231003T2000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-231003T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 307 PM EDT Sun Oct 1 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, 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...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT Tuesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. 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. 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. 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. && $$
060 WHUS42 KMLB 020711 CFWMLB URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 311 AM EDT Mon Oct 2 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-022000- /O.UPG.KMLB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-231003T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.CF.W.0002.231002T0711Z-231002T2000Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.CF.Y.0006.231002T2000Z-231003T2000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-231003T0800Z/ 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 Mon Oct 2 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM EDT TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and rough surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Coastal roads may be closed. Flooding of low- lying lots, parks, and roadways near the shoreline. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Coastal flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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. 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. && $$
713 WHUS42 KMLB 030605 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 205 AM EDT Tue Oct 3 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-040800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-231004T0800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-231003T2000Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 205 AM EDT Tue Oct 3 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and rough surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the water is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
434 WHUS42 KMLB 040718 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 318 AM EDT Wed Oct 4 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-050800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-231005T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 318 AM EDT Wed Oct 4 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, 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 water is strongly discouraged. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 4:25 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Volusia | 3 hr |
| Sep 30, 5:10 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Volusia | 2 hr |
| Sep 30, 5:34 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | MLB | Volusia | 3 hr |
| Sep 30, 6:27 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | MLB | Volusia | 3 hr |
| Sep 30, 6:43 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Volusia | 40 min |
| Sep 30, 7:23 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | MLB | Volusia | 2 hr |
| Sep 30, 7:30 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | MLB | Volusia | 90 min |
| Sep 30, 7:42 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MLB | Volusia | 2 hr |
| Sep 30, 7:46 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Volusia | 119 min |
| Sep 30, 9:10 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Lake | 95 min |
| Sep 30, 9:37 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Lake, Volusia | 113 min |
| Sep 30, 9:43 AM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | MLB | Volusia | 2 hr |
| Sep 30, 11:24 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Volusia | 81 min |
| Sep 30, 11:50 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Volusia | 3 hr |
| Sep 30, 12:40 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Martin, Saint Lucie | 95 min |
| Sep 30, 2:13 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Saint Lucie | 2 hr |
| Sep 30, 3:06 PM EDT | Flood Watch | MLB | Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia | 29 hr |
| Sep 30, 3:14 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | MLB | Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia | 36 hr |
| Sep 30, 3:51 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | MLB | 5 days | |
| Sep 30, 4:43 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | MLB | Indian River, Saint Lucie | 3 hr |
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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.