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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Tallahassee, FL

February 6, 20234 counties in Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Feb 6, 2023, 1:24 AM CST for 4 counties in Florida. It took effect at Feb 6, 2023, 9:00 AM CST. It was in force for 8 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 6, 2023, 1:24 AM CST (07:24 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 6, 2023, 9:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 13, 2023, 10:00 PM CST
In force
8 days
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

Counties Bay County, FL, Franklin County, FL, Gulf County, FL, Walton County, FL

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:26 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 7.4 hours before the alert went out and 360 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, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2023-02-06Temperature 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, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2023-02-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 6 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1989 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
41 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
6 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
83 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

860 
WHUS42 KTAE 060724
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
224 AM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

FLZ115-061530-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0013.230206T1500Z-230210T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
224 AM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EST THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...From 10 AM EST this morning through late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS..High confidence in persistent onshore
  breezes from mostly east to southeast winds with 2-ft surf 
  heights common the next few days.

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.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
874 
WHUS42 KTAE 062000
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
300 PM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

FLZ115-070800-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230210T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
300 PM EST Mon Feb 6 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS..High confidence in persistent onshore 
  breezes from mostly east to southeast winds with 2-ft surf 
  heights common the next few days.

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.

&&

$$
556 
WHUS42 KTAE 070743
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
243 AM EST Tue Feb 7 2023

FLZ115-081000-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230210T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
243 AM EST Tue Feb 7 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS..High confidence in persistent onshore 
  breezes from mostly east to southeast winds with 2-ft surf 
  heights common the next few days.

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.

&&

$$
231 
WHUS42 KTAE 080807
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
307 AM EST Wed Feb 8 2023

FLZ108-112-114-081615-
/O.EXA.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230210T0800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
307 AM EST Wed Feb 8 2023 /207 AM CST Wed Feb 8 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS..High confidence in persistent onshore 
  breezes from mostly east to southeast winds with 2-ft surf 
  heights common the next few days.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-081615-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230210T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
307 AM EST Wed Feb 8 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS..High confidence in persistent onshore 
  breezes from mostly east to southeast winds with 2-ft surf 
  heights common the next few days.

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.

&&

$$
211 
WHUS42 KTAE 090101
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
801 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023

FLZ108-112-114-115-091115-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230210T0800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
801 PM EST Wed Feb 8 2023 /701 PM CST Wed Feb 8 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS..High confidence in persistent onshore 
  breezes from mostly east to southeast winds with 2-ft surf 
  heights common the next few days.

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.

&&

$$
454 
WHUS42 KTAE 090820
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
320 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

FLZ108-112-114-115-091630-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230213T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
320 AM EST Thu Feb 9 2023 /220 AM CST Thu Feb 9 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
171 
WHUS42 KTAE 101008
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
508 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023

FLZ108-112-114-115-110915-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230213T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
508 AM EST Fri Feb 10 2023 /408 AM CST Fri Feb 10 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
563 
WHUS42 KTAE 110958
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
458 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

FLZ112-114-112200-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0003.230212T0200Z-230213T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230213T0000Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
458 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2023 /358 AM CST Sat Feb 11 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/ THIS
EVENING TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to
  9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/ 
  this evening to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Sunday. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a lull in rip current risk this
  morning, but the risk will rapidly increase late today as gale-
  force westerly winds develop and increase surf heights along
  west-facing beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

FLZ108-115-112200-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230213T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Franklin-
458 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2023 /358 AM CST Sat Feb 11 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is a lull in rip current risk early
  this morning, but rip current risk will steadily increase 
  today.

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.

&&

$$
981 
WHUS42 KTAE 111421
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
921 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

FLZ112-114-120930-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0003.230212T0200Z-230213T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230213T0000Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
921 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2023 /821 AM CST Sat Feb 11 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/
THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/ 
  this evening to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Sunday. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-115-120930-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230213T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Franklin-
921 AM EST Sat Feb 11 2023 /821 AM CST Sat Feb 11 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
735 
WHUS42 KTAE 112101
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
401 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2023

FLZ112-114-121200-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0003.230212T0200Z-230213T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230213T0000Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
401 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2023 /301 PM CST Sat Feb 11 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/
THIS EVENING TO 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/ 
  this evening to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Sunday. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-115-121200-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230213T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Franklin-
401 PM EST Sat Feb 11 2023 /301 PM CST Sat Feb 11 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
324 
WHUS42 KTAE 120745
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
245 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

FLZ112-114-122200-
/O.EXT.KTAE.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230213T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230214T0400Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
245 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2023 /145 AM CST Sun Feb 12 2023/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/ 
  this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-115-122200-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230213T1100Z/
South Walton-Coastal Franklin-
245 AM EST Sun Feb 12 2023 /145 AM CST Sun Feb 12 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and 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.

&&

$$
121 
WHUS42 KTAE 121955
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
255 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

FLZ112-114-130400-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230213T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230214T0400Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
255 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023 /155 PM CST Sun Feb 12 2023/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 9 PM EST /8 PM CST/ 
  this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-115-130400-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230213T1100Z/
South Walton-Coastal Franklin-
255 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023 /155 PM CST Sun Feb 12 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and 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.

&&

$$
104 
WHUS42 KTAE 130213
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
913 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023

FLZ112-114-131015-
/O.EXP.KTAE.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230213T0200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230214T0400Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
913 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023 /813 PM CST Sun Feb 12 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-115-131015-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230213T1100Z/
South Walton-Coastal Franklin-
913 PM EST Sun Feb 12 2023 /813 PM CST Sun Feb 12 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST /5 AM
CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and 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.

&&

$$
884 
WHUS42 KTAE 130751
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
251 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2023

FLZ108-115-130900-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230213T0800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Franklin-
251 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2023 /151 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EST /2 AM CST/
EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM EST /2 AM CST/ early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ112-114-131800-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230214T0400Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
251 AM EST Mon Feb 13 2023 /151 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
673 
WHUS42 KTAE 131725
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1225 PM EST Mon Feb 13 2023

FLZ108-140300-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0014.230213T1725Z-230214T0400Z/
South Walton-
1125 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton County Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 10 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.

&&

$$

FLZ112-114-140300-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230214T0400Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
1225 PM EST Mon Feb 13 2023 /1125 AM CST Mon Feb 13 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EST /10 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

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Rip Current Statements in Florida, 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.