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Rip Current Statement 31, NWS Melbourne, FL

December 13, 20235 counties in Florida

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.

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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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Tampa Bay, FL at 00:00Z on 2023-12-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Tampa Bay, FL at 00:00Z on 2023-12-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -2 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
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

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 13, 2:16 AM ESTCoastal Flood WatchMLBBrevard, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia12 hr
Dec 13, 2:16 AM ESTHigh Surf AdvisoryMLBBrevard, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia4 days
Dec 13, 2:26 PM ESTGale WarningMLB4 days
Dec 13, 2:26 PM ESTWind AdvisoryMLBBrevard, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Okeechobee, Orange and 4 more4 days
Dec 13, 2:29 PM ESTCoastal Flood WarningMLBBrevard, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia71 hr

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Sources

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