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Rip Current Statement 39, NWS Mobile, AL
NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Dec 23, 2023, 3:38 AM CST for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Dec 24, 2023, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 60 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 23, 2023, 3:38 AM CST (09:38 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 24, 2023, 6:00 AM CST
- Expired
- Dec 26, 2023, 6:00 PM CST
- In force
- 60 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 09:42 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, 9.6 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
- 31 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -19 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 702 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 27 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 78 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
709 WHUS44 KMOB 230938 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 338 AM CST Sat Dec 23 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-231745- /O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0013.231224T1800Z-231226T0700Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0039.231224T1200Z-231227T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 338 AM CST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 1 AM CST TUESDAY... * 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 Sunday morning through Tuesday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Sunday to 1 AM CST Tuesday. * 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. && $$
14 follow-up statements
721 WHUS44 KMOB 231804 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 1204 PM CST Sat Dec 23 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-240215- /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0013.231224T1800Z-231226T0700Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0039.231224T1200Z-231227T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 1204 PM CST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 1 AM CST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Sunday morning through Tuesday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Sunday to 1 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
803 WHUS44 KMOB 232010 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 210 PM CST Sat Dec 23 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-240415- /O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.231224T2100Z-231225T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KMOB.SU.Y.0013.231224T1800Z-231226T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0039.231224T1200Z-231227T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 210 PM CST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 9 PM CST MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM CST MONDAY... * 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. 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, from Sunday morning through Tuesday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Sunday to 9 PM CST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM Sunday to 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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. && $$
386 WHUS44 KMOB 232223 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 423 PM CST Sat Dec 23 2023 ALZ263-264-240630- /O.EXA.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.231224T2100Z-231225T0900Z/ Mobile Central-Baldwin Central- 423 PM CST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-240630- /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0013.231224T1800Z-231226T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.231224T2100Z-231225T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0039.231224T1200Z-231227T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 423 PM CST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 9 PM CST MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM CST MONDAY... * 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. 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, from Sunday morning through Tuesday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Sunday to 9 PM CST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM Sunday to 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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. && $$
935 WHUS44 KMOB 240454 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 1054 PM CST Sat Dec 23 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-241300- /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0013.231224T1800Z-231226T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.231224T2100Z-231225T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0039.231224T1200Z-231227T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 1054 PM CST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 9 PM CST MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM CST MONDAY... * 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. 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, from 6 AM CST Sunday through Tuesday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon Sunday to 9 PM CST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM Sunday to 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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. && $$ ALZ263-264-241300- /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.231224T2100Z-231225T0900Z/ Mobile Central-Baldwin Central- 1054 PM CST Sat Dec 23 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM SUNDAY TO 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM Sunday to 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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. && $$
013 WHUS44 KMOB 240934 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 334 AM CST Sun Dec 24 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-241800- /O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0005.231225T0300Z-231225T1500Z/ /O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.231225T1500Z-231226T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KMOB.SU.Y.0013.231224T1800Z-231225T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.231224T2100Z-231225T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0039.231224T1200Z-231227T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 334 AM CST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM CST MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the first High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the second High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. For the first High Surf Advisory, from noon today to 9 PM CST this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Monday. For the High Surf Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday. For the second High Surf Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 PM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding and wave overwash 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant wave runup and over-wash may occur along Gulf Front beaches, particularly in the Gulf Islands National Seashore area between Fort Pickens and Pensacola Beach. Wave runup and over-wash through the dune system can result in some minor flooding impacts on Fort Pickens Road, although the road usually remains open and passable. 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. && $$ ALZ263-264-241800- /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.231224T2100Z-231225T0900Z/ Mobile Central-Baldwin Central- 334 AM CST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Lowest portions of the US 90/98 Causeway at the I-10 Interchange begin to observe splashover and standing water resulting in minor flooding around the eastbound I-10 on-ramps. 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. && $$
687 WHUS44 KMOB 241537 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 937 AM CST Sun Dec 24 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-250100- /O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0005.231225T0300Z-231225T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0013.231224T1800Z-231225T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.231224T2100Z-231225T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.231225T1500Z-231226T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-231227T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 937 AM CST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM CST MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM CST MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the first High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the second High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. For the first High Surf Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Monday. For the High Surf Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday. For the second High Surf Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 PM CST Monday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant wave runup and over-wash may occur along Gulf Front beaches, particularly in the Gulf Islands National Seashore area between Fort Pickens and Pensacola Beach. Wave runup and over-wash through the dune system can result in some minor flooding impacts on Fort Pickens Road, although the road usually remains open and passable. 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. && $$ ALZ263-264-250100- /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.231224T2100Z-231225T0900Z/ Mobile Central-Baldwin Central- 937 AM CST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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. && $$
002 WHUS44 KMOB 250100 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 700 PM CST Sun Dec 24 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-250900- /O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0005.231225T0300Z-231225T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-231225T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-231225T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.231225T1500Z-231226T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-231227T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 700 PM CST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the first High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the second High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. For the first High Surf Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Monday. For the High Surf Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 9 AM CST Monday. For the second High Surf Advisory, from 9 AM to 9 PM CST Monday. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant wave runup and over-wash may occur along Gulf Front beaches, particularly in the Gulf Islands National Seashore area between Fort Pickens and Pensacola Beach. Wave runup and over-wash through the dune system can result in some minor flooding impacts on Fort Pickens Road, although the road usually remains open and passable. 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. && $$ ALZ263-264-250900- /O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-231225T0900Z/ Mobile Central-Baldwin Central- 700 PM CST Sun Dec 24 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM CST MONDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM CST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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. && $$
205 WHUS44 KMOB 250854 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 254 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-251700- /O.EXT.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-231225T1200Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231225T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.231225T1500Z-231226T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-231227T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 254 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 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 High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM CST early this morning. For the High Surf Warning, until 9 AM CST this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant wave runup and over-wash may occur along Gulf Front beaches, particularly in the Gulf Islands National Seashore area between Fort Pickens and Pensacola Beach. Wave runup and over-wash through the dune system can result in some minor flooding impacts on Fort Pickens Road, although the road usually remains open and passable.. 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. && $$ ALZ263-264-251200- /O.EXT.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-231225T1200Z/ Mobile Central-Baldwin Central- 254 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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. && $$
054 WHUS44 KMOB 251513 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 913 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-260100- /O.EXP.KMOB.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-231225T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-231226T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-231227T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 913 AM CST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 9 PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
268 WHUS44 KMOB 260055 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 655 PM CST Mon Dec 25 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-260900- /O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-231226T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-231227T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 655 PM CST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CST THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY 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 9 PM CST this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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. && $$
369 WHUS44 KMOB 260300 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 900 PM CST Mon Dec 25 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-261100- /O.EXP.KMOB.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-231226T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-231227T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 900 PM CST Mon Dec 25 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
852 WHUS44 KMOB 261006 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 406 AM CST Tue Dec 26 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-261900- /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-231227T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 406 AM CST Tue Dec 26 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. && $$
342 WHUS44 KMOB 261932 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 132 PM CST Tue Dec 26 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-270000- /O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-231227T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 132 PM CST Tue Dec 26 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM CST this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
793 WHUS44 KMOB 270010 CFWMOB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Mobile AL 610 PM CST Tue Dec 26 2023 ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-270115- /O.EXP.KMOB.RP.S.0039.000000T0000Z-231227T0000Z/ Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal- Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal- 610 PM CST Tue Dec 26 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED... Breaking waves and swells have decreased due to a an offshore wind flow. Therefore, the high rip current risk was allowed to expire. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 3:38 AM CST | High Surf Advisory | MOB | Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 41 hr |
| Dec 23, 2:10 PM CST | Coastal Flood Advisory | MOB | Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa | 40 hr |
| Dec 23, 3:37 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | MOB | 56 hr | |
| Dec 23, 2:52 PM CST | Gale Watch | MOB | 13 hr | |
| Dec 23, 2:52 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | MOB | 48 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.