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Rip Current Statement 34, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Nov 13, 2023, 3:24 AM CST for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Nov 14, 2023, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 13, 2023, 3:24 AM CST (09:24 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 14, 2023, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Nov 17, 2023, 6:00 PM CST
- 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 09:28 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, 9.4 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 560 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 20 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 15 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 68 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
989 WHUS44 KMOB 130924 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 324 AM CST Mon Nov 13 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131730- /O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0034.231114T1200Z-231116T1200Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 324 AM CST Mon Nov 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY 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 Tuesday morning through late Wednesday 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. && $$
17 follow-up statements
938 WHUS44 KMOB 131909 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 109 PM CST Mon Nov 13 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-140315- /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0034.231114T1200Z-231116T1200Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 109 PM CST Mon Nov 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
112 WHUS44 KMOB 132038 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 238 PM CST Mon Nov 13 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-140500- /O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.231115T0000Z-231116T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0034.231114T1200Z-231116T1200Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 238 PM CST Mon Nov 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. 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, from Tuesday morning through late Wednesday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM Tuesday to noon CST 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. && $$
964 WHUS44 KMOB 140515 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 1115 PM CST Mon Nov 13 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-141300- /O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0034.231114T1200Z-231117T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.231115T0000Z-231116T1800Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 1115 PM CST Mon Nov 13 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST TUESDAY THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM CST Tuesday through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM Tuesday to noon CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$
936 WHUS44 KMOB 141001 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 401 AM CST Tue Nov 14 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-141815- /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.231115T0000Z-231116T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0034.231114T1200Z-231117T1200Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 401 AM CST Tue Nov 14 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 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 6 PM this evening to noon CST 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 and experienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$
102 WHUS44 KMOB 141855 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 1255 PM CST Tue Nov 14 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-150300- /O.UPG.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.231115T0000Z-231116T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0004.231115T0000Z-231116T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.231116T0000Z-231116T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231117T1200Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 1255 PM CST Tue Nov 14 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST THURSDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 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 Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Warning, from 6 PM this evening to noon CST Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * 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. 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. && $$
789 WHUS44 KMOB 150408 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 1008 PM CST Tue Nov 14 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-151200- /O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231116T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.231116T0000Z-231116T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231117T1200Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 1008 PM CST Tue Nov 14 2023 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 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 Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Warning, through noon CST Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM Wednesday to 6 AM CST Thursday. * 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. 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. && $$
360 WHUS44 KMOB 150934 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 334 AM CST Wed Nov 15 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-151745- /O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231116T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.231116T0000Z-231116T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231117T1200Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 334 AM CST Wed Nov 15 2023 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until noon CST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. && $$
181 WHUS44 KMOB 151741 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 1141 AM CST Wed Nov 15 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-160400- /O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231116T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.231116T0000Z-231116T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231117T1200Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 1141 AM CST Wed Nov 15 2023 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 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, until noon CST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding will be most likely along the western shores of area bays. This could result in minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. High surf will cause breaking waves that 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... If travel is required, allow extra time as some coastal 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. && $$
309 WHUS44 KMOB 152104 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 304 PM CST Wed Nov 15 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-160515- /O.CAN.KMOB.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-231116T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.231115T2104Z-231117T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.231116T0000Z-231116T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231117T1200Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 304 PM CST Wed Nov 15 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED... * 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. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 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, until 6 PM CST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding will be most likely along the western shores of area bays. This could result in minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. High surf will cause 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... If travel is required, allow extra time as a few coastal 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. && $$
389 WHUS44 KMOB 160351 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 951 PM CST Wed Nov 15 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-161200- /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-231116T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-231117T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231117T1200Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 951 PM CST Wed Nov 15 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY 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. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 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, until 6 PM CST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding will be most likely along the western shores of area bays. This could result in minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. High surf will cause 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... 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. && $$
505 WHUS44 KMOB 160354 CCA CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Mobile AL 954 PM CST Wed Nov 15 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-161200- /O.COR.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-231116T1200Z/ /O.COR.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-231117T0000Z/ /O.COR.KMOB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231117T1200Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 954 PM CST Wed Nov 15 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST THURSDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM CST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding will be most likely along the western shores of area bays. This could result in minor flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. High surf will cause dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as a few coastal roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. && $$
280 WHUS44 KMOB 160902 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 302 AM CST Thu Nov 16 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-161800- /O.CAN.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-231116T1200Z/ /O.EXT.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-231116T1800Z/ /O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231118T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 302 AM CST Thu Nov 16 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 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 CST today. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * 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. && $$
855 WHUS44 KMOB 160905 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 305 AM CST Thu Nov 16 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-161800- /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-231116T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231118T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 305 AM CST Thu Nov 16 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon CST today. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
946 WHUS44 KMOB 161824 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 1224 PM CST Thu Nov 16 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-170230- /O.EXP.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-231116T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231118T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 1224 PM CST Thu Nov 16 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...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 Friday 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. && $$
077 WHUS44 KMOB 170324 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 924 PM CST Thu Nov 16 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-171200- /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231118T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 924 PM CST Thu Nov 16 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
218 WHUS44 KMOB 170936 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 336 AM CST Fri Nov 17 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-171800- /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231118T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 336 AM CST Fri Nov 17 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * 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 this 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. && $$
283 WHUS44 KMOB 171921 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 121 PM CST Fri Nov 17 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-180000- /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-231118T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 121 PM CST Fri Nov 17 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2:38 PM CST | High Surf Advisory | MOB | Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 22 hr |
| Nov 13, 3:23 AM CST | Gale Watch | MOB | 12 hr | |
| Nov 13, 3:10 PM CST | Gale Warning | MOB | 60 hr | |
| Nov 13, 3:10 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | MOB | 69 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.