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Rip Current Statement 20, NWS Mobile, AL

April 27, 2023Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Apr 27, 2023, 4:00 AM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Apr 27, 2023, 12:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 27, 2023, 4:00 AM CDT (09:00 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 27, 2023, 12:00 PM CDT
Expired
May 1, 2023, 7:00 PM 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 09:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 9.0 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 00:00Z on 2023-04-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1037 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 00:00Z on 2023-04-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 24 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
1037 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-32 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
906 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
102 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.1
Supercell composite
0.8

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The text

As transmitted.

836 
WHUS44 KMOB 270900
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
400 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-271700-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0020.230428T0200Z-230501T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
400 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE
SUNDAY NIGHT...

* 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 this evening through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A High Surf Advisory may be required late
  Saturday night through Sunday.

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.

&&

$$
16 follow-up statements
508 
WHUS44 KMOB 271559
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1059 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-280000-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0020.230427T1700Z-230501T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1059 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* 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...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.

&&

$$
576 
WHUS44 KMOB 280001
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
701 PM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-280900-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230501T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
701 PM CDT Thu Apr 27 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.

&&

$$
288 
WHUS44 KMOB 280900
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
400 AM CDT Fri Apr 28 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-281700-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230501T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
400 AM CDT Fri Apr 28 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.

&&

$$
237 
WHUS44 KMOB 281720
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1220 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-290200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230501T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1220 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 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.

&&

$$
190 
WHUS44 KMOB 290145
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
845 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-291000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230501T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
845 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 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.

&&

$$
786 
WHUS44 KMOB 290846
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
346 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-291800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230501T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
346 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 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.

&&

$$
377 
WHUS44 KMOB 290929
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
429 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-291730-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.230430T0300Z-230430T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230501T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
429 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 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 Sunday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
356 
WHUS44 KMOB 291714
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1214 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-300115-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.230430T0300Z-230430T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230501T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1214 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 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 Sunday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
543 
WHUS44 KMOB 292027
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
327 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-300430-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.230430T0300Z-230430T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230501T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
327 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2 to 4 
  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 Sunday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
565 
WHUS44 KMOB 300002 AAA
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
702 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-300900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.230430T0300Z-230430T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230501T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
702 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO 6 PM CDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 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 Sunday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 
  6 PM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
911 
WHUS44 KMOB 300840
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
340 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301700-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230430T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230501T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
340 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  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 6 PM CDT this 
  evening. 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.

&&

$$
335 
WHUS44 KMOB 302009
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
309 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-010400-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-230430T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230501T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
309 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  5 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 PM CDT this 
  evening. 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.

&&

$$
374 
WHUS44 KMOB 010338
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1038 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-011100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230501T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1038 PM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT
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 6 AM CDT 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.

&&

$$
147 
WHUS44 KMOB 010839
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
339 AM CDT Mon May 1 2023

FLZ202-204-206-011700-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230502T0000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
339 AM CDT Mon May 1 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the rip current risk and surf heights
  are expected to decrease for the Alabama coast this morning,
  guidance indicates that surf heights between 3-4 feet as well as
  a high risk of rip currents will persist today for the western
  Florida Panhandle coast. This has necessitated extending the
  High Risk of Rip Currents through this afternoon for the western
  Florida Panhandle coast. Expecting surf and the rip risk to 
  then quickly decrease early this evening.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-011100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230501T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
339 AM CDT Mon May 1 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CDT early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
925 
WHUS44 KMOB 011106
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
606 AM CDT Mon May 1 2023

ALZ265-266-011215-
/O.EXP.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230501T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
606 AM CDT Mon May 1 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

The rip current risk is forecast to decrease to a moderate risk 
for the Alabama coast today; therefore, the high rip current risk 
has been allowed to expire at 6 AM.

$$

FLZ202-204-206-011900-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230502T0000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
606 AM CDT Mon May 1 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the rip current risk is forecast to
  decrease to a moderate risk for our Alabama beaches today, model
  guidance indicates that surf heights between 3-4 feet and the
  high risk of rip currents will persist for our western Florida
  Panhandle beaches. Therefore, the High Risk of Rip Currents was
  extended until this evening for our Florida beaches. Expecting 
  the surf and rip current risk to then quickly decrease early 
  this evening.

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.

&&

$$
619 
WHUS44 KMOB 011650
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1150 AM CDT Mon May 1 2023

FLZ202-204-206-020000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-230502T0000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1150 AM CDT Mon May 1 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 27, 7:59 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia46 min
Apr 27, 9:54 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBSanta Rosa51 min
Apr 27, 10:28 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBSanta Rosa62 min
Apr 27, 11:08 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBOkaloosa52 min
Apr 27, 11:24 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBEscambia3 hr
Apr 27, 11:33 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa42 min
Apr 27, 11:38 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia, Santa Rosa52 min
Apr 27, 12:00 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMOBEscambia3 hr
Apr 27, 12:00 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBEscambia45 min
Apr 27, 12:24 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningMOBEscambia, Santa Rosa3 hr
Apr 27, 12:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBEscambia33 min
Apr 27, 12:29 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa, Santa Rosa25 min
Apr 27, 12:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBOkaloosa77 min
Apr 27, 1:32 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBOkaloosa28 min
Apr 26, 7:53 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBChoctaw52 min
Apr 26, 7:55 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBChoctaw50 min
Apr 27, 6:24 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB96 min
Apr 27, 6:36 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBMobile39 min
Apr 27, 7:30 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBWashington45 min
Apr 27, 7:41 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB94 min
Apr 27, 7:52 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBBaldwin53 min
Apr 27, 8:25 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB40 min
Apr 27, 8:45 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBBaldwin60 min
Apr 27, 8:46 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBBaldwin59 min
Apr 27, 9:15 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB90 min
Apr 27, 9:38 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB97 min
Apr 27, 9:51 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB84 min
Apr 27, 10:05 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBMobile55 min
Apr 27, 10:36 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB39 min
Apr 27, 10:58 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB39 min
Apr 27, 11:04 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBMobile3 hr
Apr 27, 11:10 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB65 min
Apr 27, 11:15 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB45 min
Apr 27, 11:15 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBBaldwin45 min
Apr 27, 11:19 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementMOBBaldwin26 min
Apr 27, 11:21 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB84 min
Apr 27, 11:24 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMOBBaldwin51 min
Apr 27, 11:27 AM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMOBMobile3 hr
Apr 27, 11:57 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB99 min
Apr 27, 12:08 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB52 min
Apr 27, 12:17 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB88 min
Apr 27, 12:45 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB45 min
Apr 27, 1:01 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB87 min
Apr 27, 1:42 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB93 min
Apr 27, 2:50 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningMOB115 min

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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.