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Rip Current Statement 24, NWS Jacksonville, FL

September 21, 2024Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Sep 21, 2024, 2:27 AM EDT for Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia. It took effect at Sep 21, 2024, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 21, 2024, 2:27 AM EDT (06:27 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 21, 2024, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 21, 2024, 9:56 PM EDT
In force
11 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 06:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 6.5 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 2024-09-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 229 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 2024-09-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -2 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
229 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-59 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1087 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
10 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

471 
WHUS42 KJAX 210627
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
227 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

FLZ124-133-138-GAZ154-166-220200-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0024.240921T1500Z-240922T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240922T2100Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-Coastal Glynn-
Coastal Camden-
227 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from 11 AM EDT this morning 
  through this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ125-220200-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0024.240921T1500Z-240922T0200Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240922T2100Z/
Coastal Duval-
227 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Duval County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from 11 AM EDT this morning 
  through this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-132-137-225-325-220200-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240922T2100Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
Trout River-South Central Duval-
227 AM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* 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.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
891 
WHUS42 KJAX 211751
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
151 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

FLZ124-133-138-GAZ154-166-220900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240922T2100Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-240922T0200Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-Coastal Glynn-
Coastal Camden-
151 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ125-220900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240922T2100Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-240922T0200Z/
Coastal Duval-
151 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Duval County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 10 PM EDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-132-137-225-325-220900-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240922T2100Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
Trout River-South Central Duval-
151 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* 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.

&&

$$
744 
WHUS42 KJAX 220156
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
956 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

FLZ124-133-138-GAZ154-166-221000-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-240922T0200Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240922T2100Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-Coastal Glynn-
Coastal Camden-
956 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 10 PM EDT this evening. 

* 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.

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

&&

$$

FLZ125-221000-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0024.000000T0000Z-240922T0200Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240922T2100Z/
Coastal Duval-
956 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 

* WHERE...Coastal Duval County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, until 10 PM EDT this evening. 

* 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.

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

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-132-137-225-325-221000-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240922T2100Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
Trout River-South Central Duval-
956 PM EDT Sat Sep 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* 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.

&&

$$

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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.