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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Mar 1, 2023, 8:24 PM CST for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Mar 2, 2023, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 1, 2023, 8:24 PM CST (02:24 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 2, 2023, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Mar 6, 2023, 5:00 AM CST
- In force
- 3 days
- Issued by
- NWS Mobile, AL
Counties Baldwin County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Okaloosa County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL
The radar
The Mobile radar (KMOB), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Eglin AFB/Valpar, FL (KVPS), launched 00:00Z, 2.4 hours before the alert went out and 87 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
- 617 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -64 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 519 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 51 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 69 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 102 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.3
- Supercell composite
- 2.5
The text
As transmitted.
638 WHUS44 KMOB 020224 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 824 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-021030- /O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0013.230303T0000Z-230306T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 824 PM CST Wed Mar 1 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. && $$
14 follow-up statements
544 WHUS44 KMOB 021145 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 545 AM CST Thu Mar 2 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-022000- /O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0002.230303T0900Z-230304T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.230303T0000Z-230306T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 545 AM CST Thu Mar 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone, with locally higher waves up to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 3 AM Friday to midnight CST Friday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
718 WHUS44 KMOB 022002 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 202 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-030430- /O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0002.230303T0900Z-230304T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.230303T0000Z-230306T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 202 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM CST THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone, with locally higher waves up to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 3 AM Friday to midnight CST Friday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 PM CST this evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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. && $$
120 WHUS44 KMOB 030330 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 930 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-031200- /O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0002.230303T0900Z-230304T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230306T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 930 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone, with locally higher waves up to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 3 AM Friday to midnight CST Friday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
444 WHUS44 KMOB 031025 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 425 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-031900- /O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230304T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230306T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 425 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone, with locally higher waves up to 10 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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. && $$
333 WHUS44 KMOB 031714 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 1114 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 ALZ265-040115- /O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.230303T1714Z-230303T2100Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230304T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230306T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal- 1114 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet, with locally higher waves up to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Mobile Coastal County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM CST this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some splash up onto Shell Belt and Coden Belt Roads can occur causing minor coastal flooding, but roads generally remain open. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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. && $$ ALZ266-FLZ202-204-206-040115- /O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230304T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230306T0000Z/ Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal- Okaloosa Coastal- 1114 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 6 to 9, with locally higher waves up to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Coastal County. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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. && $$ ALZ263-264-032100- /O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.230303T1714Z-230303T2100Z/ Mobile Central-Baldwin Central- 1114 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lowest portions of the US 90/98 Causeway at the I-10 Interchange will likely observe splashover and standing water resulting in minor coastal flooding around the eastbound I-10 on- ramps. Additionally, the US 90/98 Causeway usually remains open in minor coastal flooding, but brief closures of the eastbound, outside lane are possible due to standing water and debris on the road is possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$
576 WHUS44 KMOB 032143 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 343 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-040600- /O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230304T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230306T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 343 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet, with locally higher waves up to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Mobile Coastal County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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. && $$
829 WHUS44 KMOB 040609 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 1209 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-041500- /O.EXP.KMOB.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230304T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230306T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 1209 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF WARNING HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
575 WHUS44 KMOB 040630 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 1230 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-041500- /O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0005.230304T0630Z-230304T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230306T1100Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 1230 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. * 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... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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. && $$
024 WHUS44 KMOB 041200 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 600 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-042000- /O.EXP.KMOB.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230304T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230306T1100Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 600 AM CST Sat Mar 4 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
498 WHUS44 KMOB 041934 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 134 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-050500- /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230306T1100Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 134 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. && $$
118 WHUS44 KMOB 050321 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 921 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-051300- /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230306T1100Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 921 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
644 WHUS44 KMOB 051110 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 510 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-052100- /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230306T1100Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 510 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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. && $$
143 WHUS44 KMOB 052115 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 315 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-060500- /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230306T1100Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 315 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
074 WHUS44 KMOB 060535 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 1135 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-061100- /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230306T1100Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 1135 PM CST Sun Mar 5 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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 Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 4:16 AM CST | Wind Advisory | MOB | Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 35 hr |
| Mar 2, 5:45 AM CST | High Surf Warning | MOB | Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 42 hr |
| Mar 2, 2:40 PM CST | Gale Warning | MOB | 24 hr | |
| Mar 2, 2:40 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | MOB | 39 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.