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Rip Current Statement 43, NWS Tallahassee, FL

April 26, 20234 counties in Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Apr 26, 2023, 2:03 AM CDT for 4 counties in Florida. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 26, 2023, 2:03 AM CDT (07:03 UTC)
Expired
May 2, 2023, 1:00 AM CDT
In force
6 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 07:04 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, 7.1 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 2023-04-26Temperature 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, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2023-04-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 3 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
2127 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
3 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
112 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

939 
WHUS42 KTAE 260703
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
303 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023

FLZ114-115-261515-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0043.230426T0703Z-230427T0900Z/
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
303 AM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023 /203 AM CDT Wed Apr 26 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf 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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
652 
WHUS42 KTAE 261600
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1200 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023

FLZ114-115-270900-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230427T0900Z/
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
1200 PM EDT Wed Apr 26 2023 /1100 AM CDT Wed Apr 26 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf 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.

&&

$$
561 
WHUS42 KTAE 270657
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
257 AM EDT Thu Apr 27 2023

FLZ115-270800-
/O.CAN.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230427T0900Z/
Coastal Franklin-
257 AM EDT Thu Apr 27 2023

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

Surf will be less than 2 feet today with light southeasterly
winds, resulting in a moderate rip current risk for Franklin
County beaches today.

$$

FLZ112-271500-
/O.EXB.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230428T0900Z/
Coastal Bay-
157 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-271500-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230428T0900Z/
Coastal Gulf-
257 AM EDT Thu Apr 27 2023 /157 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...St. Joseph Peninsula State Park 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.

&&

$$
698 
WHUS42 KTAE 271527
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1127 AM EDT Thu Apr 27 2023

FLZ108-280900-
/O.EXA.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230428T0900Z/
South Walton-
1027 AM CDT Thu Apr 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.


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.

&&

$$

FLZ112-114-280900-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230428T0900Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
1127 AM EDT Thu Apr 27 2023 /1027 AM CDT Thu Apr 27 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay and Gulf 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.

&&

$$
916 
WHUS42 KTAE 280630
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
230 AM EDT Fri Apr 28 2023

FLZ115-281430-
/O.EXB.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230501T1200Z/
Coastal Franklin-
230 AM EDT Fri Apr 28 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-281430-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230501T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
230 AM EDT Fri Apr 28 2023 /130 AM CDT Fri Apr 28 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
036 
WHUS42 KTAE 281935
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
335 PM EDT Fri Apr 28 2023

FLZ108-112-114-115-290900-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230501T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
335 PM EDT Fri Apr 28 2023 /235 PM CDT Fri Apr 28 2023/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
711 
WHUS42 KTAE 290753
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
353 AM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

FLZ118-127-128-134-291600-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.230429T1800Z-230430T2100Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
353 AM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-115-291600-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0005.230429T2100Z-230501T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230501T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
353 AM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023 /253 AM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ 
  this afternoon to 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Monday. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, through Monday morning.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
519 
WHUS42 KTAE 291943
CFWTAE

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
343 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

FLZ134-300945-
/O.UPG.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230430T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.W.0001.230429T1943Z-230430T1800Z/
Coastal Dixie-
343 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Dixie County.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The main concern will be with the high tide
  cycle late Saturday evening. Expecting inundation of 2 to 4 
  feet on normally dry ground near the shoreline. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-300945-
/O.EXT.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-
343 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest concern will come during the
  high tide cycle late Saturday evening. Expect inundation of 1.5 
  to 3 feet on normally dry ground near the shoreline. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-115-300945-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0005.230429T2100Z-230501T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230501T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
343 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023 /243 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ 
  this afternoon to 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Monday. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, through Monday morning.

* 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...

People are urged to remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

&&

$$
689 
WHUS42 KTAE 292007 CCA
CFWTAE

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
407 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

FLZ134-300945-
/O.UPG.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230430T2100Z/
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.W.0001.230429T2007Z-230430T1800Z/
Coastal Dixie-
407 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Dixie County.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The main concern will be with the high tide
  cycle late Saturday evening. Expecting inundation of 2 to 4 
  feet on normally dry ground near the shoreline. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-300945-
/O.COR.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-
407 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest concern will come during the
  high tide cycle late Saturday evening. Expect inundation of 1.5 
  to 3 feet on normally dry ground near the shoreline. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-115-300945-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0005.230429T2100Z-230501T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230501T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
407 PM EDT Sat Apr 29 2023 /307 PM CDT Sat Apr 29 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ 
  this afternoon to 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Monday. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, through Monday morning.

* 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...

People are urged to remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

&&

$$
958 
WHUS42 KTAE 300616
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
216 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023

FLZ134-301430-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
Coastal Dixie-
216 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Moderate coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Dixie County.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-301430-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-
216 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-115-301430-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230501T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230501T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
216 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023 /116 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/
MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM EDT /4 PM CDT/ 
  this afternoon to 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Monday. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, through Monday morning.

* 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...

People are urged to remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

&&

$$
202 
WHUS42 KTAE 301157
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
757 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023

FLZ134-301300-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
Coastal Dixie-
757 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Coastal flooding is no longer expected during the next high tide
cycle.

$$

FLZ118-127-128-301300-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-230430T1800Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-
757 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Coastal flooding is no longer expected during the next high tide
cycle.

$$

FLZ115-302000-
/O.CAN.KTAE.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230501T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230501T1200Z/
Coastal Franklin-
757 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Monday morning.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-302000-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230501T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230501T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
757 AM EDT Sun Apr 30 2023 /657 AM CDT Sun Apr 30 2023/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/
MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 7 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 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ 
  Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday morning.

* 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...

People are urged to remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

&&

$$
769 
WHUS42 KTAE 010655
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
255 AM EDT Mon May 1 2023

FLZ108-112-114-011500-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230502T0600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-230501T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
255 AM EDT Mon May 1 2023 /155 AM CDT Mon May 1 2023/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/
EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 7 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 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ 
  early this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  late tonight.

* 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...

People are urged to remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.

&&

$$

FLZ115-011500-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230502T0600Z/
Coastal Franklin-
255 AM EDT Mon May 1 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* 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...

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.

&&

$$
823 
WHUS42 KTAE 011559
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1159 AM EDT Mon May 1 2023

FLZ108-112-114-115-020400-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0043.000000T0000Z-230502T0600Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
1159 AM EDT Mon May 1 2023 /1059 AM CDT Mon May 1 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 tonight.

* 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...

Where Double Red flags are flying, stay out of the water.

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
Apr 25, 7:02 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEMadison28 min
Apr 25, 7:24 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEMadison36 min
Apr 25, 7:45 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEMadison45 min
Apr 26, 2:26 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEWashington34 min
Apr 26, 2:40 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEWalton35 min
Apr 26, 2:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEHolmes31 min
Apr 26, 3:03 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEWashington27 min
Apr 26, 4:09 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAECalhoun51 min
Apr 26, 4:28 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEHolmes47 min
Apr 26, 4:58 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAECalhoun47 min
Apr 26, 6:06 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEMadison24 min

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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.