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Rip Current Statement 23, NWS Jacksonville, FL

September 14, 2024Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Sep 14, 2024, 2:24 AM EDT for Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia. It took effect at Sep 14, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 14, 2024, 2:24 AM EDT (06:24 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 14, 2024, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 18, 2024, 1:57 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 06:27 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

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 6.4 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 2024-09-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 762 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 2024-09-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -19 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
762 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-12 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
639 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-19 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
92 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
-0.0
Supercell composite
-0.3

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The text

As transmitted.

618 
WHUS42 KJAX 140624
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
224 AM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024

FLZ033-038-132-137-325-150900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240915T2100Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
South Central Duval-
224 AM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-150900-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0023.240914T1200Z-240916T2300Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
224 AM EDT Sat Sep 14 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Monday 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
698 
WHUS42 KJAX 150623
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
223 AM EDT Sun Sep 15 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-160900-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.240915T2200Z-240917T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-240917T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
223 AM EDT Sun Sep 15 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected
  around times of high tide beginning on Sunday evening.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening 
  to 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-132-137-325-160900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240917T0900Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
South Central Duval-
223 AM EDT Sun Sep 15 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
357 
WHUS42 KJAX 160624
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
224 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

FLZ033-038-132-137-325-170900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240918T0900Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
South Central Duval-
224 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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-GAZ154-166-170900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240917T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-240917T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
224 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
  around times of high tide. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

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

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.

&&

$$
632 
WHUS42 KJAX 161802
CFWJAX

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
202 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

FLZ125-170900-
/O.UPG.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240917T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.W.0001.240916T1802Z-240918T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-240917T1000Z/
Coastal Duval-
202 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate tidal flooding
  along the St. Johns River Basin and minor coastal flooding and
  beach erosion along the Atlantic Coast. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and rough surf of 4 to 6 
  feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Duval County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 AM EDT 
  Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

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.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-132-137-325-170900-
/O.UPG.KJAX.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240918T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.W.0001.240916T1802Z-240918T0900Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
South Central Duval-
202 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate tidal flooding along the St. Johns River Basin.

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ225-170900-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.W.0001.240916T1802Z-240918T0900Z/
Trout River-
202 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate tidal flooding along tributaries of the St.
  Johns River Basin.

* WHERE...Trout River.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ124-133-138-GAZ154-166-170900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240918T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-240917T1000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-Coastal Glynn-
Coastal Camden-
202 PM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and rough
  surf of 4 to 6 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT 
  Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

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

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.

&&

$$
154 
WHUS42 KJAX 170602
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
202 AM EDT Tue Sep 17 2024

GAZ154-166-180900-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240918T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-240918T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
202 AM EDT Tue Sep 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  and rough surf of 4 to 6 feet. 

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a High Risk of rip currents.

Rip currents will be life threatening.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and the beach patrol.
Pay attention to flags and posted signs.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current remain calm.
Don't fight the current. Swim in a direction following the
shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave
for help. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip
current.

&&

$$

FLZ125-180900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-240918T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240918T0900Z/
Coastal Duval-
202 AM EDT Tue Sep 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate tidal flooding 
  along the St. Johns River Basin and minor coastal flooding and 
  beach erosion along the Atlantic Coast. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and rough surf of 4 to 6 
  feet. 

* WHERE...Coastal Duval County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 AM EDT 
  Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  tonight. 

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water. 

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.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-132-137-225-325-180900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240918T0900Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
Trout River-South Central Duval-
202 AM EDT Tue Sep 17 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate tidal flooding along the St. Johns River Basin.

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ124-133-138-180900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-240918T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240918T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
202 AM EDT Tue Sep 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and 
  rough surf of 4 to 6 feet. 

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT 
  Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  tonight. 

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

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.

&&

$$
305 
WHUS42 KJAX 171758
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
158 PM EDT Tue Sep 17 2024

FLZ125-180900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240919T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-240918T0900Z/
Coastal Duval-
158 PM EDT Tue Sep 17 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, moderate tidal flooding
  along the St. Johns River Basin and minor coastal flooding along
  the Atlantic beachfront locations. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Duval County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 AM EDT Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

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.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-132-137-225-325-180900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240919T0900Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
Trout River-South Central Duval-
158 PM EDT Tue Sep 17 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate tidal flooding along the St. Johns River Basin.

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ124-133-138-180900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240919T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-240918T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
158 PM EDT Tue Sep 17 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding
  along the Atlantic beachfront and other inland waterways. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT 
  Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

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

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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-180900-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-240918T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
158 PM EDT Tue Sep 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a High Risk of rip currents.

Rip currents will be life threatening.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards and the beach patrol.
Pay attention to flags and posted signs.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current remain calm.
Don't fight the current. Swim in a direction following the
shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave
for help. If tired, float or tread water until out of the rip
current.

&&

$$
306 
WHUS42 KJAX 180557
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
157 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

FLZ125-190900-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240919T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.240918T0557Z-240920T0900Z/
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-240918T0900Z/
Coastal Duval-
157 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  along the Atlantic beachfront locations the St. Johns River 
  Basin. 

* WHERE...Coastal Duval County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 AM EDT Thursday.
 
* IMPACTS...Some 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.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

FLZ225-325-190900-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240919T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.240918T0557Z-240920T0900Z/
Trout River-South Central Duval-
157 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Minor tidal flooding along the St. Johns River Basin.

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Thursday.

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


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.

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

$$

FLZ124-133-138-180700-
/O.CAN.KJAX.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240919T0900Z/
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-240918T0900Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
157 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...


$$

GAZ154-166-180700-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-240918T0900Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
157 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

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


$$

FLZ033-038-132-137-190900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240920T0900Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
157 AM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate and minor tidal flooding along the St. Johns 
  River Basin.

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 13, 10:01 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXBaker, Columbia90 min
Sep 14, 2:53 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryJAX71 hr
Sep 14, 2:35 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXClay2 hr
Sep 14, 4:34 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryJAXDuval3 hr
Sep 14, 4:58 PM EDTAreal Flood WarningJAXClay, Duval2 hr
Sep 14, 2:09 AM EDTFlood WatchJAXAtkinson, Bacon, Coffee, Jeff Davis16 hr

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.