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Rip Current Statement 106, NWS Tallahassee, FL

September 26, 2023Franklin County, Walton County, Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Sep 26, 2023, 3:57 AM EDT for Franklin County, Walton County, Florida. It was in force for 47 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 26, 2023, 3:57 AM EDT (07:57 UTC)
Expired
Sep 28, 2023, 3:00 AM EDT
In force
47 hr
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

Counties Franklin County, FL, Walton County, FL

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 116 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 00:00Z on 2023-09-26Temperature 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 00:00Z on 2023-09-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -2 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1861 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
54 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

529 
WHUS42 KTAE 260757
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
357 AM EDT Tue Sep 26 2023

FLZ115-261600-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0106.230926T0757Z-230927T0900Z/
Coastal Franklin-
357 AM EDT Tue Sep 26 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
445 
WHUS42 KTAE 261541
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1141 AM EDT Tue Sep 26 2023

FLZ108-262345-
/O.EXA.KTAE.RP.S.0106.000000T0000Z-230927T0900Z/
South Walton-
1041 AM CDT Tue Sep 26 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Walton County Beaches are flying red flags
  this morning in response to observed increased surf.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-262345-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0106.000000T0000Z-230927T0900Z/
Coastal Franklin-
1141 AM EDT Tue Sep 26 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
293 
WHUS42 KTAE 270852
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
452 AM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023

FLZ108-271000-
/O.EXP.KTAE.RP.S.0106.000000T0000Z-230927T0900Z/
South Walton-
352 AM CDT Wed Sep 27 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM CDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...


$$

FLZ115-280700-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0106.000000T0000Z-230928T0700Z/
Coastal Franklin-
452 AM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
722 
WHUS42 KTAE 271529
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1129 AM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023

FLZ108-272330-
/O.EXA.KTAE.RP.S.0106.000000T0000Z-230928T0700Z/
South Walton-
1029 AM CDT Wed Sep 27 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Walton County beach officials are flying
  red flags this morning in response to active surf observed on
  webcams.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-272330-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0106.000000T0000Z-230928T0700Z/
Coastal Franklin-
1129 AM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$
869 
WHUS42 KTAE 280720
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
320 AM EDT Thu Sep 28 2023

FLZ115-290600-
/O.EXP.KTAE.RP.S.0106.000000T0000Z-230928T0700Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0107.230928T0900Z-230929T0600Z/
Coastal Franklin-
320 AM EDT Thu Sep 28 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED FOR WALTON COUNTY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-280830-
/O.EXP.KTAE.RP.S.0106.000000T0000Z-230928T0700Z/
South Walton-
220 AM CDT Thu Sep 28 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

The rip current risk for Walton County has expired.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 26, 4:19 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE116 min
Sep 26, 4:44 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE31 min
Sep 26, 5:29 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE61 min
Sep 26, 6:10 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEGulf50 min
Sep 26, 6:14 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTAEBay61 min
Sep 26, 6:28 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE3 hr
Sep 26, 7:23 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTAEBay, Gulf, Liberty2 hr
Sep 26, 7:53 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE3 hr
Sep 26, 8:24 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEFranklin36 min
Sep 26, 8:32 AM EDTTornado WarningTAEFranklin, Gulf, Liberty28 min
Sep 26, 8:58 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELiberty32 min
Sep 26, 9:34 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTAEBay, Franklin, Gulf, Liberty3 hr
Sep 26, 10:43 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTAEFranklin, Jefferson, Liberty, Wakulla3 hr
Sep 26, 12:17 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAETaylor28 min
Sep 26, 12:22 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTAEJefferson, Madison, Taylor3 hr
Sep 26, 12:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAETaylor34 min
Sep 26, 12:43 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE62 min
Sep 26, 1:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAELafayette30 min
Sep 26, 1:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAETaylor29 min
Sep 26, 2:14 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEDixie31 min
Sep 26, 2:18 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE55 min
Sep 26, 2:39 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEDixie36 min
Sep 26, 4:43 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE35 min
Sep 26, 4:59 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE46 min
Sep 26, 5:13 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTAEBay, Gulf2 hr
Sep 26, 5:25 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE2 hr
Sep 26, 5:45 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE60 min
Sep 26, 6:27 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE79 min
Sep 26, 7:29 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE2 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.