Alert archive / Florida / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 97, NWS Tallahassee, FL
NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Aug 29, 2023, 12:46 AM CDT for 4 counties in Florida. It was in force for 3 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 29, 2023, 12:46 AM CDT (05:46 UTC)
- Expired
- Sep 1, 2023, 2:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 3 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 05:47 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 00:00Z, 5.8 hours before the alert went out and 116 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 271 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -126 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1658 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 17 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 40 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 29 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.6
The text
As transmitted.
645 WHUS42 KTAE 290546 CFWTAE Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 146 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 FLZ108-112-114-115-311015- /O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0006.230830T0000Z-230831T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0097.230829T0546Z-230901T0700Z/ South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin- 146 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 /1246 AM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 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 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * 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. && $$ DVD
6 follow-up statements
683 WHUS42 KTAE 290924 CFWTAE Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 524 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 FLZ108-112-114-115-311000- /O.UPG.KTAE.SU.Y.0006.230830T0000Z-230831T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KTAE.SU.W.0001.230830T0000Z-230831T0600Z/ /O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0097.000000T0000Z-230901T0700Z/ South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin- 524 AM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 /424 AM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ DVD
133 WHUS42 KTAE 300321 CFWTAE Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1121 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 FLZ108-112-114-115-301100- /O.CON.KTAE.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230831T0600Z/ /O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0097.000000T0000Z-230901T0700Z/ South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin- 1121 PM EDT Tue Aug 29 2023 /1021 PM CDT Tue Aug 29 2023/ ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 7 to 11 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 Warning, from 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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. && $$
511 WHUS42 KTAE 301413 CFWTAE Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1013 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 FLZ108-112-114-115-310600- /O.CON.KTAE.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230831T0600Z/ /O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0097.000000T0000Z-230901T0700Z/ South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin- 1013 AM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 /913 AM CDT Wed Aug 30 2023/ ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 7 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, continuing through 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
923 WHUS42 KTAE 302058 CFWTAE Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 458 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 FLZ108-112-114-115-310500- /O.CAN.KTAE.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-230831T0600Z/ /O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0097.000000T0000Z-230901T0700Z/ South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin- 458 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 /358 PM CDT Wed Aug 30 2023/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. 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. && $$ FLZ128-134-310500- /O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0004.230830T2100Z-230901T0000Z/ Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie- 458 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Taylor and Coastal Dixie Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will result in minor inundation of 1 to 3 feet above ground around the time of high tide that will flood low lying beach access roads, and beach areas not protected by sea walls. High tides are around 3 am ET on Thursday morning and 3 pm ET on Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Remaining high water levels in the wake of Hurricane Idalia and higher than normal astronomical tides are contributing to this minor coastal flood event through Thursday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Flooded areas may remain along the immediate coast, especially within areas most impacted by storm surge from Hurricane Idalia. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Follow the advice of law enforcement and emergency management and do not enter flooded areas. && $$ FLZ118-127-310500- /O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0004.230830T2100Z-230901T0000Z/ Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla- 458 PM EDT Wed Aug 30 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Jefferson and Coastal Wakulla Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will result in minor inundation of 1 to 3 feet around the time of high tide that will flood low lying beach access roads, and beach areas not protected by sea walls. High tides are around 3 am ET on Thursday morning and 3 pm ET on Thursday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Higher than normal astronomical tides are the primary causative factor for this minor flood event through Thursday afternoon. 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. && $$ Godsey
407 WHUS42 KTAE 310730 CFWTAE Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 330 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 FLZ128-134-311530- /O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/ Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie- 330 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Taylor and Coastal Dixie Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will result in minor inundation of 1 to 3 feet above ground around the time of high tide that will flood low lying beach access roads, and beach areas not protected by sea walls. High tides are around 3 am ET on Thursday morning and 3 pm ET on Thursday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Flooded areas may remain along the immediate coast, especially within areas most impacted by storm surge from Hurricane Idalia. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Follow the advice of law enforcement and emergency management and do not enter flooded areas. && $$ FLZ118-127-311530- /O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/ Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla- 330 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Jefferson and Coastal Wakulla Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will result in minor inundation of 1 to 3 feet around the time of high tide that will flood low lying beach access roads, and beach areas not protected by sea walls. High tides are around 3 am ET on Thursday morning and 3 pm ET on Thursday afternoon. 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. && $$ FLZ108-112-114-115-311530- /O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0097.000000T0000Z-230901T0700Z/ South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin- 330 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 /230 AM CDT Thu Aug 31 2023/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
926 WHUS42 KTAE 311533 CFWTAE Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tallahassee FL 1133 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 FLZ128-134-010000- /O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/ Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie- 1133 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Taylor and Coastal Dixie Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will result in minor inundation of 1 to 3 feet above ground around the time of high tide that will flood low lying beach access roads, and beach areas not protected by sea walls. High tides are around 3 am ET on Thursday morning and 3 pm ET on Thursday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Flooded areas may remain along the immediate coast, especially within areas most impacted by storm surge from Hurricane Idalia. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Follow the advice of law enforcement and emergency management and do not enter flooded areas. && $$ FLZ118-127-010000- /O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-230901T0000Z/ Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla- 1133 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Jefferson and Coastal Wakulla Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Water levels will result in minor inundation of 1 to 3 feet around the time of high tide that will flood low lying beach access roads, and beach areas not protected by sea walls. High tides are around 3 am ET on Thursday morning and 3 pm ET on Thursday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. && $$ FLZ108-112-114-115-010000- /O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0097.000000T0000Z-230901T0700Z/ South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin- 1133 AM EDT Thu Aug 31 2023 /1033 AM CDT Thu Aug 31 2023/ ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 10:03 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | TAE | 13 hr | |
| Aug 29, 12:46 AM CDT | High Surf Advisory | TAE | Bay, Franklin, Gulf, Walton | 4 hr |
| Aug 29, 3:21 AM CDT | Flood Watch | TAE | Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jefferson, Lafayette and 4 more | 35 hr |
| Aug 29, 4:24 AM CDT | High Surf Warning | TAE | Bay, Franklin, Gulf, Walton | 36 hr |
| Aug 29, 9:52 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 38 min | |
| Aug 29, 9:54 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Wakulla | 51 min |
| Aug 29, 10:16 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 59 min | |
| Aug 29, 10:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Wakulla | 32 min |
| Aug 29, 10:44 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Bay | 46 min |
| Aug 29, 11:08 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 67 min | |
| Aug 29, 11:11 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Gadsden, Liberty | 34 min |
| Aug 29, 11:24 AM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 45 min | |
| Aug 29, 11:43 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Bay, Calhoun, Gadsden, Liberty, Washington | 32 min |
| Aug 29, 12:05 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Holmes, Walton, Washington | 25 min |
| Aug 29, 12:08 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 21 min | |
| Aug 29, 12:17 PM CDT | River Flood Warning | TAE | Leon, Wakulla | 4 days |
| Aug 29, 12:27 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Holmes, Jackson, Walton, Washington | 33 min |
| Aug 29, 12:42 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 63 min | |
| Aug 29, 12:59 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Holmes, Jackson | 31 min |
| Aug 29, 1:23 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Holmes | 37 min |
| Aug 29, 1:36 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 84 min | |
| Aug 29, 1:44 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 61 min | |
| Aug 29, 2:21 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Gulf | 24 min |
| Aug 29, 2:57 PM CDT | Special Marine Warning | TAE | 93 min | |
| Aug 29, 3:18 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Lafayette | 27 min |
| Aug 29, 4:51 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | TAE | Jefferson | 39 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.