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Rip Current Statement 8, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Mar 28, 2023, 4:14 AM EDT for 5 counties in Florida. It was in force for 72 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 28, 2023, 4:14 AM EDT (08:14 UTC)
- Expired
- Mar 31, 2023, 4:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 72 hr
- 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 08:13 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, 8.2 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
- 146 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -106 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1472 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 89 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 98 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 1.6
The text
As transmitted.
986 WHUS42 KMLB 280814 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 414 AM EDT Tue Mar 28 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-300800- /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0008.230328T0814Z-230330T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 414 AM EDT Tue Mar 28 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong, life-threatening 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...This morning through late Wednesday 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. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged the next two days. && $$
4 follow-up statements
043 WHUS42 KMLB 290754 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 354 AM EDT Wed Mar 29 2023 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-300800- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-230330T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 354 AM EDT Wed Mar 29 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Numerous strong, life-threatening rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...This morning through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf today is not recommended. && $$
150 WHUS42 KMLB 300604 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 204 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2023 FLZ141-154-347-447-647-747-310800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-230331T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 204 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rough surf will make swimming conditions hazardous. 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. && $$ FLZ159-164-300800- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-230330T0800Z/ Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- 204 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT early this morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
202 WHUS42 KMLB 301203 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 803 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2023 FLZ159-164-310800- /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0009.230330T1203Z-230331T0800Z/ Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- 803 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected. * WHERE...Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin 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. 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. && $$ FLZ141-154-347-447-647-747-310800- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-230331T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 803 AM EDT Thu Mar 30 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
748 WHUS42 KMLB 310804 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 404 AM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023 FLZ141-154-347-447-647-747-010800- /O.EXP.KMLB.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-230331T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.BH.S.0009.230331T0804Z-230401T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 404 AM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Choppy surf, a strong northward flowing longshore current, and a Moderate risk of dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, 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. Choppy surf can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to becoming caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. Entering the surf today is not advised. && $$ FLZ159-164-010800- /O.EXP.KMLB.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-230331T0800Z/ /O.NEW.KMLB.BH.S.0009.230331T0804Z-230401T0800Z/ Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- 404 AM EDT Fri Mar 31 2023 ...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Choppy surf, a strong northward flowing longshore current, and a Moderate risk of dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Choppy surf can knock you off your feet and make you even more susceptible to becoming caught in the seaward pull of a rip current. Entering the surf today is not advised. && $$
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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.