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Rip Current Statement 1, NWS Jacksonville, FL

January 9, 2024Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Jan 9, 2024, 2:33 AM EST for Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia. It was in force for 22 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 9, 2024, 2:33 AM EST (07:33 UTC)
Expired
Jan 10, 2024, 1:00 AM EST
In force
22 hr
Issued by
NWS Jacksonville, FL

Counties Duval County, FL, Flagler County, FL, Nassau County, FL, Camden County, GA, Glynn County, GA

The radar

The Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 13 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 13 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2024-01-09Temperature 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2024-01-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 85 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
970 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
85 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
233 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

078 
WHUS42 KJAX 090733
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
233 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

FLZ124-125-GAZ154-166-092200-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0001.240109T0733Z-240110T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.SU.Y.0001.240109T1200Z-240110T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0001.240109T0733Z-240110T0600Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
233 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the
  High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches and portions of Northeast
  Florida including the St Johns River.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST 
  this evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ225-325-092200-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0001.240109T0733Z-240110T0300Z/
Trout River-South Central Duval-
233 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Trout River and South Central Duval Counties along the
  St Johns river.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ133-138-092200-
/O.NEW.KJAX.SU.Y.0001.240109T1200Z-240110T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0001.240109T0733Z-240110T0600Z/
Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
233 AM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM
EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet.
 
* WHERE...Coastal St. Johns and Coastal Flagler Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST 
  this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
297 
WHUS42 KJAX 091752
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1252 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

FLZ124-125-GAZ154-166-100300-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0300Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0600Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1252 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ225-325-100300-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0300Z/
Trout River-South Central Duval-
1252 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding around times of high tide.

* WHERE...Trout River and South Central Duval Counties.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ133-138-100300-
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0600Z/
Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
1252 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  7 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal St. Johns and Coastal Flagler Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening. 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...

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.

&&

$$
668 
WHUS42 KJAX 092323
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
623 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

FLZ124-125-GAZ154-166-100600-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0300Z/
/O.CAN.KJAX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0600Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
623 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ225-325-100030-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0300Z/
Trout River-South Central Duval-
623 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

FLZ133-138-100600-
/O.CAN.KJAX.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240110T0600Z/
Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
623 PM EST Tue Jan 9 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal St. Johns and Coastal Flagler Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday.

* 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 Jacksonville, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 9, 2:33 AM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryJAXDuval, Nassau16 hr
Jan 9, 2:33 AM ESTHigh Surf AdvisoryJAXDuval, Flagler, Nassau16 hr
Jan 9, 2:51 AM ESTStorm WarningJAX16 hr
Jan 9, 12:04 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJAXHamilton, Suwannee56 min
Jan 9, 12:58 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXHamilton, Suwannee62 min
Jan 9, 1:27 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXAlachua, Baker, Columbia, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Suwannee and 1 more63 min
Jan 9, 1:39 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXAlachua, Gilchrist51 min
Jan 9, 1:45 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXBaker30 min
Jan 9, 1:55 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningJAX95 min
Jan 9, 1:55 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJAXNassau65 min
Jan 9, 2:02 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXAlachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval and 2 more43 min
Jan 9, 2:09 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXAlachua, Gilchrist, Marion51 min
Jan 9, 2:15 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXAlachua, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Putnam30 min
Jan 9, 2:29 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningJAXAlachua, Columbia21 days
Jan 9, 2:29 PM ESTRiver Flood WarningJAXColumbia, Gilchrist, Suwannee21 days
Jan 9, 2:38 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXAlachua26 min
Jan 9, 2:44 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXAlachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Nassau and 3 more61 min
Jan 9, 2:57 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXAlachua, Bradford, Clay, Marion, Putnam63 min
Jan 9, 3:10 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXNassau36 min
Jan 9, 3:16 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXMarion29 min
Jan 9, 3:34 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningJAX116 min
Jan 9, 3:35 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXAlachua, Marion, Putnam25 min
Jan 9, 3:44 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningJAX2 hr
Jan 9, 3:48 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXClay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam, Saint Johns27 min
Jan 9, 3:53 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXClay, Duval, Saint Johns22 min
Jan 9, 3:59 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXMarion, Putnam14 min
Jan 9, 4:01 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXFlagler, Marion, Putnam, Saint Johns44 min
Jan 9, 4:04 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXMarion26 min
Jan 9, 4:10 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXDuval, Saint Johns6 min
Jan 9, 4:15 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXPutnam, Saint Johns45 min
Jan 9, 4:42 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXFlagler, Marion, Putnam, Saint Johns33 min
Jan 9, 4:57 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXFlagler, Putnam33 min
Jan 9, 5:28 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXFlagler17 min
Jan 9, 5:41 PM ESTSpecial Marine WarningJAX94 min
Jan 9, 6:27 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryJAX18 hr
Jan 9, 11:52 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJAXAtkinson, Clinch, Coffee, Echols, Jeff Davis53 min
Jan 9, 12:41 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threatJAXAppling, Atkinson, Bacon, Clinch, Coffee, Jeff Davis and 1 more64 min
Jan 9, 12:49 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJAXClinch, Echols, Ware56 min
Jan 9, 12:51 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXBacon, Coffee, Jeff Davis24 min
Jan 9, 12:52 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXAtkinson, Bacon, Coffee, Pierce, Ware38 min
Jan 9, 1:12 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJAXAppling, Bacon, Jeff Davis33 min
Jan 9, 1:17 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXAppling, Bacon, Pierce, Wayne28 min
Jan 9, 1:30 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXAppling, Bacon, Wayne30 min
Jan 9, 1:33 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJAXAppling, Bacon, Brantley, Charlton, Clinch, Echols and 3 more57 min
Jan 9, 1:40 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXAppling, Bacon, Pierce, Wayne35 min
Jan 9, 1:48 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threatJAXAppling, Bacon, Wayne27 min
Jan 9, 2:30 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXCamden, Glynn60 min
Jan 9, 2:42 PM ESTTornado WarningJAXCamden, Glynn19 min
Jan 9, 3:00 PM ESTTornado Warning Tornado observedJAXGlynn15 min
Jan 9, 3:24 PM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningJAXCamden, Glynn36 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.