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Rip Current Statement 32, NWS Mobile, AL

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

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Oct 10, 2023, 2:51 PM CDT for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Oct 11, 2023, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 59 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 10, 2023, 2:51 PM CDT (19:51 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 11, 2023, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Oct 14, 2023, 6:00 AM CDT
In force
59 hr
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 19:50 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, 7.9 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 2023-10-10Temperature 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 2023-10-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -16 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1672 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
35 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-16 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
11 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

368 
WHUS44 KMOB 101951
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 10 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-110500-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0032.231012T0000Z-231014T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
251 PM CDT Tue Oct 10 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* 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 Wednesday evening through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
904 
WHUS44 KMOB 110456
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1156 PM CDT Tue Oct 10 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-111300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.231012T0000Z-231014T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1156 PM CDT Tue Oct 10 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* 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 Wednesday evening through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
025 
WHUS44 KMOB 110803
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
303 AM CDT Wed Oct 11 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-111700-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0008.231012T0000Z-231012T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.231012T0000Z-231014T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
303 AM CDT Wed Oct 11 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  noon CDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this 
  evening through Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
336 
WHUS44 KMOB 111702
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1202 PM CDT Wed Oct 11 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-120130-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0008.231012T0000Z-231012T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.231012T0000Z-231014T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1202 PM CDT Wed Oct 11 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  noon CDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this 
  evening through Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
853 
WHUS44 KMOB 120305
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1005 PM CDT Wed Oct 11 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-121100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-231012T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-231014T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1005 PM CDT Wed Oct 11 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 6 feet expected in the surf zone. 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 Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 
  noon CDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this 
  evening through Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
581 
WHUS44 KMOB 121058
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
558 AM CDT Thu Oct 12 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-121900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-231012T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-231014T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
558 AM CDT Thu Oct 12 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...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 High Surf Advisory, until noon CDT today. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
622 
WHUS44 KMOB 121831
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
131 PM CDT Thu Oct 12 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-130245-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-231014T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
131 PM CDT Thu Oct 12 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW 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.

&&

$$
715 
WHUS44 KMOB 130239
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
939 PM CDT Thu Oct 12 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131145-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-231014T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
939 PM CDT Thu Oct 12 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.

&&

$$
737 
WHUS44 KMOB 131043
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
543 AM CDT Fri Oct 13 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131900-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-231014T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
543 AM CDT Fri Oct 13 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.

&&

$$
512 
WHUS44 KMOB 131750
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1250 PM CDT Fri Oct 13 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-140200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-231014T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1250 PM CDT Fri Oct 13 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.

&&

$$
552 
WHUS44 KMOB 140255
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
955 PM CDT Fri Oct 13 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-141100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-231014T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
955 PM CDT Fri Oct 13 2023

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

* 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 Saturday.

* 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
Oct 10, 2:48 PM CDTGale WarningMOB39 hr
Oct 10, 2:48 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB48 hr

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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.