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Rip Current Statement 19, NWS Mobile, AL

April 10, 2023Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Apr 10, 2023, 8:40 AM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 10, 2023, 8:40 AM CDT (13:40 UTC)
Expired
Apr 14, 2023, 6:00 AM CDT
In force
4 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 13:42 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 1.7 hours before the alert went out and 227 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2023-04-10Temperature 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 12:00Z on 2023-04-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 36 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
725 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
36 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
50 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

591 
WHUS44 KMOB 101340
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
840 AM CDT Mon Apr 10 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-110100-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0019.230410T1340Z-230415T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
840 AM CDT Mon Apr 10 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY 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 Friday 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.

&&

$$
13 follow-up statements
433 
WHUS44 KMOB 110415
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1115 PM CDT Mon Apr 10 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-111200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230415T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1115 PM CDT Mon Apr 10 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
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 Friday 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.

&&

$$
294 
WHUS44 KMOB 110905
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
405 AM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-111715-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230415T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
405 AM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
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 Friday 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.

&&

$$
432 
WHUS44 KMOB 111524
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1024 AM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-120200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230415T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1024 AM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
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 Friday 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 111938
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
238 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-120300-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.230412T1200Z-230413T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230415T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
238 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM Wednesday to 1 PM 
  CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
113 
WHUS44 KMOB 120251
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
951 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-121100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.230412T1200Z-230413T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230415T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
951 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO
1 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM Wednesday to 1 PM 
  CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
937 
WHUS44 KMOB 120334
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1034 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-121200-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230414T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.230412T1200Z-230413T1800Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1034 PM CDT Tue Apr 11 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM WEDNESDAY TO
1 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 
  feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM Wednesday to 1 PM CDT 
  Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
598 
WHUS44 KMOB 120901
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
401 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-121715-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230414T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.230412T1200Z-230413T1800Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
401 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
1 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 
  feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 1 
  PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
193 
WHUS44 KMOB 121532
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1032 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-130100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230413T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230414T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1032 AM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  7 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 1 PM CDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$
132 
WHUS44 KMOB 130058
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
758 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-130900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230413T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230414T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
758 PM CDT Wed Apr 12 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 7 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 1 PM CDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$
789 
WHUS44 KMOB 130904
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
404 AM CDT Thu Apr 13 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131800-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230413T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230414T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
404 AM CDT Thu Apr 13 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  7 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 1 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
526 
WHUS44 KMOB 131417
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
917 AM CDT Thu Apr 13 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-132230-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0003.230413T1417Z-230414T0300Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230414T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230414T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
917 AM CDT Thu Apr 13 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 
  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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Several areas along State Highway 399 
  in the Florida Panhandle has severe overwash including areas of 
  Opal Beach and Gulf Islands National Seashore. Continued 
  overwash is expected through the evening. 

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.

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.

&&

$$
240 
WHUS44 KMOB 131949
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
249 PM CDT Thu Apr 13 2023

ALZ263-264-140300-
/O.EXA.KMOB.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230414T0300Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
249 PM CDT Thu Apr 13 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of the US 90 Mobile Bay Causeway will
  likely begin to see overwash over the next couple of hours.
  Minor overwash has begun as high tide is not expected for
  another couple of hours and winds have become more southerly
  than southwesterly allowing for water to pile into the northern
  part of Mobile Bay. 
  

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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-140400-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230414T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230414T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230414T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
249 PM CDT Thu Apr 13 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 4 
  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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents 
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper 
  water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several areas along State Highway 399 in 
  the Florida Panhandle has severe overwash including areas of 
  Opal Beach and Gulf Islands National Seashore. Continued 
  overwash is expected through the evening.

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.

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.

&&

$$
511 
WHUS44 KMOB 140310
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1010 PM CDT Thu Apr 13 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-141100-
/O.EXP.KMOB.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230414T0300Z/
/O.EXP.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-230414T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-230414T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1010 PM CDT Thu Apr 13 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT
FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...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 6 AM.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-140415-
/O.EXP.KMOB.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230414T0300Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
1010 PM CDT Thu Apr 13 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

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Sources

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