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Rip Current Statement 137, NWS Tallahassee, FL

December 14, 20234 counties in Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 14, 2023, 1:28 AM CST for 4 counties in Florida. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 14, 2023, 1:28 AM CST (07:28 UTC)
Expired
Dec 18, 2023, 9:00 PM CST
In force
5 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.

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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, 7.5 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 2023-12-14Temperature 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 2023-12-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -58 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2525 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-58 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-21 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

571 
WHUS42 KTAE 140728
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
228 AM EST Thu Dec 14 2023

FLZ108-115-151200-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0137.231214T0728Z-231218T0600Z/
South Walton-Coastal Franklin-
228 AM EST Thu Dec 14 2023 /128 AM CST Thu Dec 14 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

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12 follow-up statements
324 
WHUS42 KTAE 142019
CFWTAE

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
319 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2023

FLZ115-150430-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.A.0001.231217T0000Z-231217T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231218T0600Z/
Coastal Franklin-
319 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Watch, minor to moderate coastal flooding
  possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday evening 
  through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...With minor to moderate coastal flooding possible,
  roads along the Gulf could become flooded quickly and be
  impassible. Low lying structures immediately along the
  waterfront could experience flooding and become isolated. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide is around 5 am ET on Sunday
  morning. While it is too early to specify how high water levels
  could rise around the time of high tide, water levels could rise
  quickly during the overnight hours.

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.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-134-150430-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.A.0001.231217T0000Z-231217T1800Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
319 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Coastal Taylor and 
  Coastal Dixie Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...With minor to moderate coastal flooding possible,
  roads along the Gulf could become flooded quickly and be
  impassible. Low lying structures immediately along the
  waterfront could experience flooding and become isolated. Some
  flooding could be significant, especially along the Wakulla
  County Coastline. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide is around 4 am ET on Sunday 
  morning. While it is too early to specify how high water levels 
  could rise around the time of high tide, water levels could rise
  quickly during the overnight hours.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-150430-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231218T0600Z/
South Walton-
219 PM CST Thu Dec 14 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

Godsey
039 
WHUS42 KTAE 150153
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
853 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2023

FLZ115-151000-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.A.0001.231217T0000Z-231217T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231218T0600Z/
Coastal Franklin-
853 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Watch, minor to moderate coastal 
  flooding possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday evening 
  through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...With minor to moderate coastal flooding possible, 
  roads along the Gulf could become flooded quickly and be 
  impassible. Low lying structures immediately along the 
  waterfront could experience flooding and become isolated. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide is around 5 am ET on Sunday 
  morning. While it is too early to specify how high water 
  levels could rise around the time of high tide, water levels 
  could rise quickly during the overnight hours.

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.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-134-151000-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.A.0001.231217T0000Z-231217T1800Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
853 PM EST Thu Dec 14 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Coastal Taylor and 
  Coastal Dixie Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...With minor to moderate coastal flooding possible, 
  roads along the Gulf could become flooded quickly and be 
  impassible. Low lying structures immediately along the 
  waterfront could experience flooding and become isolated. Some 
  flooding could be significant, especially along the Wakulla 
  County Coastline.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide is around 4 am ET on Sunday 
  morning. While it is too early to specify how high water 
  levels could rise around the time of high tide, water levels 
  could rise quickly during the overnight hours.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-151000-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231218T0600Z/
South Walton-
753 PM CST Thu Dec 14 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
204 
WHUS42 KTAE 150717
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
217 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

FLZ115-152200-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.A.0001.231217T0000Z-231217T1800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
217 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Watch, minor to moderate coastal 
  flooding possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday evening 
  through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...With minor to moderate coastal flooding possible, 
  roads along the Gulf could become flooded quickly and be 
  impassible. Low lying structures immediately along the 
  waterfront could experience flooding and become isolated. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide is around 5 am ET on Sunday 
  morning. While it is too early to specify how high water 
  levels could rise around the time of high tide, water levels 
  could rise quickly during the overnight hours.

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.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-134-152200-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.A.0001.231217T0000Z-231217T1800Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
217 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Coastal Taylor and 
  Coastal Dixie Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...With minor to moderate coastal flooding possible, 
  roads along the Gulf could become flooded quickly and be 
  impassible. Low lying structures immediately along the 
  waterfront could experience flooding and become isolated. Some 
  flooding could be significant, especially along the Wakulla 
  County Coastline.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide is around 4 am ET on Sunday 
  morning. While it is too early to specify how high water 
  levels could rise around the time of high tide, water levels 
  could rise quickly during the overnight hours.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ112-114-152200-
/O.EXB.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
217 AM EST Fri Dec 15 2023 /117 AM CST Fri Dec 15 2023/

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

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ108-152200-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/
South Walton-
117 AM CST Fri Dec 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
928 
WHUS42 KTAE 151928
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
228 PM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

FLZ115-160330-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.A.0001.231217T0000Z-231217T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/
Coastal Franklin-
228 PM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  The Coastal Flood Watch has been cancelled. 

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Water rises are expected to be minimal on Saturday
  night, thus the coastal flood watch has been cancelled. 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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-152030-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.A.0001.231217T0000Z-231217T1800Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-
228 PM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Coastal Flood Watch that was in effect for Saturday evening
into Sunday afternoon has been cancelled. While some minor water
rise could occur late Saturday night, limited if any impacts are
expected. 

$$

FLZ134-160330-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.A.0001.231217T0000Z-231217T1800Z/
Coastal Dixie-
228 PM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Dixie Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...A brief period of onshore flow around the time of high
  tide early Sunday morning could lead to minor to low end
  moderate coastal flooding. This could result in flooding of
  roadways near the coast and water could potentially surround structures
  immediately along the coastline. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Coastal Flood Watch may be discontinued
  later tonight should future forecasts show the storm system
  moving further south and east of Dixie County further decreasing
  the coastal flood threat.  

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-160330-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
228 PM EST Fri Dec 15 2023 /128 PM CST Fri Dec 15 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

Godsey
019 
WHUS42 KTAE 160230
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
930 PM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

FLZ134-161100-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.A.0001.231217T0000Z-231217T1800Z/
Coastal Dixie-
930 PM EST Fri Dec 15 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Dixie County.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...A brief period of onshore flow around the time of high
  tide early Sunday morning could lead to minor to low end
  moderate coastal flooding. This could result in flooding of
  roadways near the coast and water could potentially surround
  structures immediately along the coastline.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Coastal Flood Watch may be discontinued
  later tonight should future forecasts show the storm system
  moving further south and east of Dixie County further decreasing
  the coastal flood threat.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-115-161100-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
930 PM EST Fri Dec 15 2023 /830 PM CST Fri Dec 15 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
511 
WHUS42 KTAE 160809
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
309 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023

FLZ134-161730-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.A.0001.231217T0000Z-231217T1800Z/
Coastal Dixie-
309 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Dixie County.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...A brief period of onshore flow around the time of 
  high tide early Sunday morning could lead to minor to low end 
  moderate coastal flooding. This could result in flooding of 
  roadways near the coast and water could potentially surround 
  structures immediately along the coastline.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Coastal Flood Watch may be discontinued
  later today should future forecasts show the storm system moving
  further south and east of Dixie County further decreasing the
  coastal flood threat.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-115-161730-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
309 AM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 /209 AM CST Sat Dec 16 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
193 
WHUS42 KTAE 161955
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
255 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023

FLZ134-170900-
/O.UPG.KTAE.CF.A.0001.231217T0000Z-231217T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0007.231217T0000Z-231217T1800Z/
Coastal Dixie-
255 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Dixie County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...A brief period of onshore flow around the time of high
  tide early Sunday morning could lead to minor coastal flooding.
  This could result in flooding of roadways near the coast and 
  water could potentially surround structures immediately along 
  the coastline.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-115-170900-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
255 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 /155 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
765 
WHUS42 KTAE 170219
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
919 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023

FLZ134-171100-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-231217T1800Z/
Coastal Dixie-
919 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Dixie County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...A brief period of onshore flow around the time of 
  high tide early Sunday morning could lead to minor coastal 
  flooding. This could result in flooding of roadways near the 
  coast and water could potentially surround structures 
  immediately along the coastline.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-115-171100-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
919 PM EST Sat Dec 16 2023 /819 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
114 
WHUS42 KTAE 170728
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
228 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

FLZ134-171800-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-231217T1800Z/
Coastal Dixie-
228 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Dixie County.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...A brief period of onshore flow around the time of 
  high tide early Sunday morning could lead to minor coastal 
  flooding. This could result in flooding of roadways near the 
  coast and water could potentially surround structures 
  immediately along the coastline.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-115-171800-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
228 AM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 /128 AM CST Sun Dec 17 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Sunday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$
930 
WHUS42 KTAE 172325
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
625 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023

FLZ108-112-114-115-180900-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231218T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
625 PM EST Sun Dec 17 2023 /525 PM CST Sun Dec 17 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST /3 AM
CST/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST /3 AM CST/ Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
853 
WHUS42 KTAE 180647
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
147 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

FLZ108-112-114-115-181900-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231219T0300Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
147 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023 /1247 AM CST Mon Dec 18 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$
862 
WHUS42 KTAE 181627
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1127 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023

FLZ108-112-114-115-190030-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0137.000000T0000Z-231219T0300Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
1127 AM EST Mon Dec 18 2023 /1027 AM CST Mon Dec 18 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST /9 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 14, 2:19 PM CSTCoastal Flood WatchTAEDixie, Franklin, Jefferson, Taylor, Wakulla48 hr

Nearby

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.