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Rip Current Statement 31, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 13, 2023, 2:16 AM EST for 5 counties in Florida. It took effect at Dec 13, 2023, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 6 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 13, 2023, 2:16 AM EST (07:16 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 13, 2023, 4:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 19, 2023, 2:05 AM EST
- 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 07:16 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
Tampa Bay, FL (KTBW), launched 00:00Z, 7.3 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1244 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 13 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -2 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 166 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
030 WHUS42 KMLB 130716 CFWMLB URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 216 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-140300- /O.CAN.KMLB.BH.S.0020.000000T0000Z-231214T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.SU.Y.0008.231214T0300Z-231216T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.CF.A.0002.231214T0900Z-231216T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0031.231213T0900Z-231214T0300Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 216 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 13 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding possible. * 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 this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late tonight through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Shoreline erosion may occur. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion at time of high tide. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Conditions favorable for coastal flooding are expected to develop. Coastal residents should be alert for later statements or warnings and take 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 water is not recommended. 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. && $$ JP
9 follow-up statements
828 WHUS42 KMLB 131929 CFWMLB URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 229 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-161800- /O.UPG.KMLB.CF.A.0002.231214T0900Z-231216T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.CF.W.0003.231214T0900Z-231216T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-231216T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0008.231214T0300Z-231216T1800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 229 PM EST Wed Dec 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 13 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant 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 Saturday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 4 AM Thursday to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion will occur. 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... 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. 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. && $$
844 WHUS42 KMLB 140821 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 321 AM EST Thu Dec 14 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-161800- /O.EXT.KMLB.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-231217T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.CF.W.0003.231214T0900Z-231216T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-231216T1800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 321 AM EST Thu Dec 14 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 13 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion will occur. 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... 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. 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. && $$
812 WHUS42 KMLB 150821 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 321 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-171500- /O.CON.KMLB.CF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-231216T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-231217T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-231216T1800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 321 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 1 PM EST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Coastal roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Significant shoreline erosion will occur. 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... 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. 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. && $$
817 WHUS42 KMLB 160826 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 326 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-161800- /O.EXT.KMLB.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-231217T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-231217T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.CF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-231216T1800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 326 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate coastal flooding during high tide. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 1 PM EST today. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Critical infrastructure can be inundated. Additional shoreline erosion will occur. 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... 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. 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. && $$ JP
975 WHUS42 KMLB 161506 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1006 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-161800- /O.NEW.KMLB.CF.Y.0009.231216T1800Z-231217T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.CF.W.0003.000000T0000Z-231216T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-231217T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 1006 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet in the surf zone. 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 Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EST Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Additional shoreline erosion will occur. 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... 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. 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. && $$
194 WHUS42 KMLB 161855 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 155 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-170900- /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-231217T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-231217T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 155 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet in the surf zone. 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 AM EST Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. 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. && $$
478 WHUS42 KMLB 170802 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 302 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-172100- /O.CAN.KMLB.CF.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-231217T0900Z/ /O.CAN.KMLB.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-231217T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 302 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents and rough surf can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ JP
444 WHUS42 KMLB 180657 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 157 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-190900- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-231219T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 157 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous dangerous rip currents. * 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. 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. && $$
947 WHUS42 KMLB 190705 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 205 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-200900- /O.CAN.KMLB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-231219T0900Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.BH.S.0021.231219T0705Z-231220T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 205 AM EST Tue Dec 19 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Rough choppy surf and a southward flowing longshore current, with a moderate risk of dangerous rip currents, exists in the surf zone today. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Breezy northerly winds will produce rough surf and a moderate southward flowing longshore current today, which can push swimmers into deeper water unexpectedly and make them more susceptible to dangerous rip currents. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2:16 AM EST | Coastal Flood Watch | MLB | Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia | 12 hr |
| Dec 13, 2:16 AM EST | High Surf Advisory | MLB | Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia | 4 days |
| Dec 13, 2:26 PM EST | Gale Warning | MLB | 4 days | |
| Dec 13, 2:26 PM EST | Wind Advisory | MLB | Brevard, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange and 4 more | 4 days |
| Dec 13, 2:29 PM EST | Coastal Flood Warning | MLB | Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia | 71 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.