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Rip Current Statement 34, NWS Mobile, AL

November 13, 2023Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2023-11-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2023-11-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 15 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
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

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The text

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 13, 2:38 PM CSTHigh Surf AdvisoryMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa22 hr
Nov 13, 3:23 AM CSTGale WatchMOB12 hr
Nov 13, 3:10 PM CSTGale WarningMOB60 hr
Nov 13, 3:10 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB69 hr

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2023Rip Current Statements in Alabama, 2023Every rip current statement in 2023

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.