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Rip Current Statement 17, NWS Tallahassee, FL

February 27, 2023Bay County, Gulf County, Walton County, Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Feb 27, 2023, 4:21 AM CST for Bay County, Gulf County, Walton County, Florida. It was in force for 8 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 27, 2023, 4:21 AM CST (10:21 UTC)
Expired
Mar 7, 2023, 4:30 AM CST
In force
8 days
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

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

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 10:25 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, 10.4 hours before the alert went out and 341 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 2023-02-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 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, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2023-02-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 96 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
1 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-16 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1310 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
61 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
96 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
211 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

812 
WHUS42 KTAE 271021
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
521 AM EST Mon Feb 27 2023

FLZ108-112-114-271830-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0017.230227T1021Z-230228T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
521 AM EST Mon Feb 27 2023 /421 AM CST Mon Feb 27 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brisk onshore flow will make for a high
  risk of rip currents today with forecast surf heights of 2 to 3
  ft.

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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
621 
WHUS42 KTAE 281000
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
500 AM EST Tue Feb 28 2023

FLZ108-112-114-281800-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230301T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
500 AM EST Tue Feb 28 2023 /400 AM CST Tue Feb 28 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
049 
WHUS42 KTAE 010114
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
814 PM EST Tue Feb 28 2023

FLZ108-112-114-011200-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230301T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
814 PM EST Tue Feb 28 2023 /714 PM CST Tue Feb 28 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST /6 AM
CST/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
942 
WHUS42 KTAE 010843
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
343 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2023

FLZ108-112-114-021200-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230302T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
343 AM EST Wed Mar 1 2023 /243 AM CST Wed Mar 1 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
925 
WHUS42 KTAE 020923
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
423 AM EST Thu Mar 2 2023

FLZ115-031100-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0018.230303T0000Z-230306T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
423 AM EST Thu Mar 2 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...From this evening 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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-031100-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230306T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
423 AM EST Thu Mar 2 2023 /323 AM CST Thu Mar 2 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$
090 
WHUS42 KTAE 021834
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
134 PM EST Thu Mar 2 2023

FLZ115-031500-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.230303T1400Z-230304T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.230303T2100Z-230304T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0018.230302T1834Z-230306T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
134 PM EST Thu Mar 2 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
  to 6 feet expected along St George Island. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM Friday to 4 
  AM EST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM Friday 
  to 7 AM EST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Expect peak water levels of 1 to 2 feet above normally
  dry ground along the coast around the time of high tide. 
  Impacts at these water levels often flood boat ramps around 
  Apalachicola and result in minor overwash along Alligator Point 
  Road. High tide at Apalachicola is at 334 pm ET on Friday and 
  again at 1232 am ET Saturday. 

  Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach  
  erosion are expected. 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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-134-031500-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.230303T1400Z-230304T0900Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
134 PM EST Thu Mar 2 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 4 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Water levels of 1 to 2 feet above normally dry ground
  along the coast are expected around the time of high tide. High
  tide around Apalachee Bay is around 1 pm ET Friday afternoon 
  and then again around 1145 pm Friday night. These water levels 
  generally result in flooding of boat ramps, minor flooding of 
  Old Fort Road in St Marks and Bottoms Road in Panacea. 
  Additionally, water levels will rise to the tops of canals in 
  Horseshoe Beach and Suwannee. Unprotected areas in Suwannee will
  experience minor flooding. 
 
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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-031500-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.230303T1200Z-230304T1500Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230306T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
134 PM EST Thu Mar 2 2023 /1234 PM CST Thu Mar 2 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ FRIDAY
TO 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ SATURDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ 
  Friday to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Saturday. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion expected. 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.

&&

$$

Godsey
658 
WHUS42 KTAE 030759
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
259 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

FLZ115-040900-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.230303T1400Z-230304T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.230303T2100Z-230304T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230306T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
259 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  4 to 6 feet expected along St George Island. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 AM this morning to
  4 AM EST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this
  afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Expect peak water levels of 1 to 2 feet above normally
  dry ground along the coast around the time of high tide. Impacts
  at these water levels often flood boat ramps around Apalachicola
  and result in minor overwash along Alligator Point Road. High
  tide at Apalachicola is at 334 pm ET today and again at 1232 am
  ET Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-134-040900-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.230303T1400Z-230304T0900Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
259 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 4 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Water levels of 1 to 2 feet above normally dry ground
  along the coast are expected around the time of high tide. High
  tide around Apalachee Bay is around 1 pm ET this afternoon and
  then again around 1145 pm tonight. These water levels generally
  result in flooding of boat ramps, minor flooding of Old Fort 
  Road in St Marks and Bottoms Road in Panacea. Additionally, 
  water levels will rise to the tops of canals in Horseshoe Beach 
  and Suwannee. Unprotected areas in Suwannee will experience 
  minor flooding.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-040900-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.230303T1200Z-230304T1500Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230306T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
259 AM EST Fri Mar 3 2023 /159 AM CST Fri Mar 3 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/
THIS MORNING TO 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/
  today to 10 AM EST /9 AM CST/ Saturday. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion expected. 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.

&&

$$

DVD
799 
WHUS42 KTAE 031853
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
153 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

FLZ108-112-114-041200-
/O.EXT.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230304T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230306T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
153 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023 /1253 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST /NOON CST/
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ 
  Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion expected. 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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-041200-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230304T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.230303T2100Z-230304T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230306T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
153 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  4 to 6 feet expected along St George Island. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, through 4 AM EST 
  Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon 
  to 7 AM EST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Expect peak water levels of 1 to 2 feet above 
  normally dry ground along the coast around the time of high 
  tide. Impacts at these water levels often flood boat ramps 
  around Apalachicola and result in minor overwash along 
  Alligator Point Road. High tide at Apalachicola is at 334 pm 
  ET today and again at 1232 am ET Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-134-040900-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230304T0900Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
153 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...Through 4 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Water levels of 1 to 2 feet above normally dry ground
  along the coast are expected around the time of high tide. The
  next High tide around Apalachee Bay is around 1145 pm tonight. 
  These water levels generally result in flooding of boat ramps, 
  minor flooding of Old Fort Road in St Marks and Bottoms Road in 
  Panacea. Additionally, water levels will rise to the tops of 
  canals in Horseshoe Beach and Suwannee. Unprotected areas in 
  Suwannee will experience minor flooding.

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.

&&

$$
229 
WHUS42 KTAE 040031
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
731 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

FLZ115-041045-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230304T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230304T1200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230306T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
731 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  6 feet expected along St George Island. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EST Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion expected. 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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-134-040145-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-230304T0900Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
731 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...



$$

FLZ108-112-114-041045-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230304T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230306T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
731 PM EST Fri Mar 3 2023 /631 PM CST Fri Mar 3 2023/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST /NOON CST/
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 PM EST /noon CST/ 
  Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion expected. 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.

&&

$$
939 
WHUS42 KTAE 041927
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
227 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

FLZ108-112-114-050930-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230306T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
227 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2023 /127 PM CST Sat Mar 4 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$

FLZ115-050930-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230306T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
227 PM EST Sat Mar 4 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...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.

&&

$$
231 
WHUS42 KTAE 050712
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
212 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2023

FLZ108-112-114-071200-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230307T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
212 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2023 /112 AM CST Sun Mar 5 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-071200-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230307T1200Z/
Coastal Franklin-
212 AM EST Sun Mar 5 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
436 
WHUS42 KTAE 061854
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
154 PM EST Mon Mar 6 2023

FLZ115-062000-
/O.CAN.KTAE.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-230307T1200Z/
Coastal Franklin-
154 PM EST Mon Mar 6 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

Conditions at Franklin County beaches no longer warrant red flags
and a high risk..

$$

FLZ108-112-114-070300-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230307T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
154 PM EST Mon Mar 6 2023 /1254 PM CST Mon Mar 6 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
402 
WHUS42 KTAE 071030
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
530 AM EST Tue Mar 7 2023

FLZ108-112-114-071130-
/O.CAN.KTAE.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230307T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
530 AM EST Tue Mar 7 2023 /430 AM CST Tue Mar 7 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

The rip current risk has decreased to a moderate risk.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 27, 2:07 AM CSTDense Fog AdvisoryTAEDixie, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Madison, Taylor6 hr
Feb 27, 1:03 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryTAE11 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.