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Rip Current Statement 38, NWS Mobile, AL

December 12, 2023Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Dec 12, 2023, 5:09 AM CST for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Dec 13, 2023, 4:12 AM CST. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 12, 2023, 5:09 AM CST (11:09 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 13, 2023, 4:12 AM CST
Expired
Dec 17, 2023, 6:00 PM CST
In force
5 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 11:08 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, 11.2 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 2023-12-12Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2023-12-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -53 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
1998 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-53 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
28 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

028 
WHUS44 KMOB 121109
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
509 AM CST Tue Dec 12 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-121915-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0038.231213T1200Z-231216T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
509 AM CST Tue Dec 12 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY 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 Wednesday morning through late Friday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increasingly strong easterly flow and
  building surf will result in an increasing risk of rip currents. 

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
943 
WHUS44 KMOB 122026
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
226 PM CST Tue Dec 12 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-130500-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0038.231213T1200Z-231216T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
226 PM CST Tue Dec 12 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY 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 Wednesday morning 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.

&&

$$
021 
WHUS44 KMOB 130445
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1045 PM CST Tue Dec 12 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0038.231213T1200Z-231216T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1045 PM CST Tue Dec 12 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY 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 6 AM CST Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
550 
WHUS44 KMOB 131012
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
412 AM CST Wed Dec 13 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131815-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0038.231213T1012Z-231216T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
412 AM CST Wed Dec 13 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.

&&

$$
334 
WHUS44 KMOB 131930
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
130 PM CST Wed Dec 13 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-140330-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-231217T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
130 PM CST Wed Dec 13 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
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 Saturday 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.

&&

$$
218 
WHUS44 KMOB 140212
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
812 PM CST Wed Dec 13 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-141100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-231217T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
812 PM CST Wed Dec 13 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
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 Saturday 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.

&&

$$
367 
WHUS44 KMOB 141005
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
405 AM CST Thu Dec 14 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-142130-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.231214T1800Z-231217T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-231218T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
405 AM CST Thu Dec 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST
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 Sunday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon today to 6 AM 
  CST 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.

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.

&&

$$
690 
WHUS44 KMOB 142111
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
311 PM CST Thu Dec 14 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-150600-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-231218T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
311 PM CST Thu Dec 14 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* 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.

* 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 AM CST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
161 
WHUS44 KMOB 150332
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
932 PM CST Thu Dec 14 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-151200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-231218T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
932 PM CST Thu Dec 14 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  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 6 AM CST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
565 
WHUS44 KMOB 151200
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
600 AM CST Fri Dec 15 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-152000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-231218T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
600 AM CST Fri Dec 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to
  5 feet in the surf zone today increasing to 5 to 8 feet by late
  Satruday. 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 AM CST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
627 
WHUS44 KMOB 151941
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
141 PM CST Fri Dec 15 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-160400-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-231218T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
141 PM CST Fri Dec 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  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 AM CST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
579 
WHUS44 KMOB 160322
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
922 PM CST Fri Dec 15 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-161130-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-231218T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
922 PM CST Fri Dec 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
194 
WHUS44 KMOB 161140
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
540 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-161945-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-231218T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
540 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
555 
WHUS44 KMOB 161938
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
138 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-170415-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-231218T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
138 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM CST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
567 
WHUS44 KMOB 170301
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
901 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-171200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-231218T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
901 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 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 6 AM CST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
295 
WHUS44 KMOB 171027
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
427 AM CST Sun Dec 17 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-171830-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-231218T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
427 AM CST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* 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 AM CST early this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through this 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.

&&

$$
987 
WHUS44 KMOB 171106
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
506 AM CST Sun Dec 17 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-171915-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-231217T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-231218T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
506 AM CST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* 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.

&&

$$
784 
WHUS44 KMOB 172001
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
201 PM CST Sun Dec 17 2023

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-180000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0038.000000T0000Z-231218T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
201 PM CST Sun Dec 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...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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 12, 2:51 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB4 days

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.