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Rip Current Statement 39, NWS Mobile, AL

December 23, 2023Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2023-12-23Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 31 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2023-12-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 27 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
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

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The text

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 23, 3:38 AM CSTHigh Surf AdvisoryMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa41 hr
Dec 23, 2:10 PM CSTCoastal Flood AdvisoryMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa40 hr
Dec 23, 3:37 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB56 hr
Dec 23, 2:52 PM CSTGale WatchMOB13 hr
Dec 23, 2:52 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB48 hr

Nearby

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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.