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Rip Current Statement 22, NWS Jacksonville, FL

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

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Sep 9, 2024, 3:40 AM EDT for Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia; Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida. It took effect at Sep 9, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 9, 2024, 3:40 AM EDT (07:40 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 9, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 13, 2024, 2:27 AM EDT
In force
4 days
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 07:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 7.7 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 2024-09-09Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 391 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, Jacksonville, FL at 00:00Z on 2024-09-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 15 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
391 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-20 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
647 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
15 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
139 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.8

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The text

As transmitted.

438 
WHUS42 KJAX 090740
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
340 AM EDT Mon Sep 9 2024

GAZ154-166-100900-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0022.240909T1200Z-240911T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
340 AM EDT Mon Sep 9 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
735 
WHUS42 KJAX 091333
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
933 AM EDT Mon Sep 9 2024

FLZ124-125-100900-
/O.EXA.KJAX.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240911T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-
933 AM EDT Mon Sep 9 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Coastal Nassau and Coastal Duval Counties.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-100900-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240911T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
933 AM EDT Mon Sep 9 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
082 
WHUS42 KJAX 100711
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
311 AM EDT Tue Sep 10 2024

FLZ133-138-110900-
/O.EXB.KJAX.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240912T0900Z/
Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
311 AM EDT Tue Sep 10 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ124-125-GAZ154-166-110900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240912T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
311 AM EDT Tue Sep 10 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
076 
WHUS42 KJAX 110744
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
344 AM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-120900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240913T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
344 AM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$
222 
WHUS42 KJAX 111436
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1036 AM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

FLZ033-038-132-137-325-120900-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0005.240911T1436Z-240913T0000Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
South Central Duval-
1036 AM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-120900-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240913T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1036 AM EDT Wed Sep 11 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$
971 
WHUS42 KJAX 120657
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
257 AM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024

FLZ033-038-132-137-325-130900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240914T0000Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
South Central Duval-
257 AM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-130900-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240913T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
257 AM EDT Thu Sep 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida 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.

&&

$$
286 
WHUS42 KJAX 130627
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
227 AM EDT Fri Sep 13 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-130730-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240913T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
227 AM EDT Fri Sep 13 2024

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

$$

FLZ033-038-132-137-325-140000-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240914T0000Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
South Central Duval-
227 AM EDT Fri Sep 13 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin from downtown Jacksonville
  southward.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 9, 9:00 AM EDTFlood WatchJAXCamden, Charlton, Glynn4 days
Sep 9, 12:15 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXCamden6 hr
Sep 9, 6:39 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXNassau2 hr
Sep 9, 8:42 AM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXDuval, Nassau3 hr
Sep 9, 9:17 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryJAX3 days
Sep 9, 12:28 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXFlagler84 min
Sep 9, 2:51 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningJAXNassau2 hr
Sep 9, 3:40 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementJAXFlagler50 min
Sep 9, 3:53 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningJAXFlagler, Putnam112 min
Sep 9, 4:16 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXMarion119 min
Sep 9, 5:36 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXMarion, Putnam114 min
Sep 9, 6:18 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXDuval117 min

Nearby

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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.