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Rip Current Statement 33, NWS Jacksonville, FL

November 17, 2024Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Nov 17, 2024, 2:33 AM EST for Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida. It took effect at Nov 17, 2024, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 11 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 17, 2024, 2:33 AM EST (07:33 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 17, 2024, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Nov 17, 2024, 6:00 PM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Jacksonville, FL

Counties Duval County, FL, Flagler County, FL, Nassau County, FL

The radar

The Jacksonville radar (KJAX), 40 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 42 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 2024-11-17Temperature 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 2024-11-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -50 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 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
1098 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
55 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-50 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-208 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

751 
WHUS42 KJAX 170733
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
233 AM EST Sun Nov 17 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-171800-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-241117T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0033.241117T1200Z-241117T2300Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241117T1800Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
233 AM EST Sun Nov 17 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM EST this 
  morning through this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

GAZ154-166-171800-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-241117T0900Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241117T1800Z/
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
233 AM EST Sun Nov 17 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-132-137-225-325-171800-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241117T1800Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
Trout River-South Central Duval-
233 AM EST Sun Nov 17 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...St Johns River Basin.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* 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
723 
WHUS42 KJAX 171424
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
924 AM EST Sun Nov 17 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-180300-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241118T0300Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241117T2300Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
924 AM EST Sun Nov 17 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 PM EST 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-GAZ154-166-180300-
/O.EXT.KJAX.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241118T0300Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
Trout River-South Central Duval-Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
924 AM EST Sun Nov 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches and the St Johns River Basin.

* 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.

&&

$$
817 
WHUS42 KJAX 172256
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
556 PM EST Sun Nov 17 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-180300-
/O.EXP.KJAX.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241117T2300Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241118T0300Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
556 PM EST Sun Nov 17 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Northeast Florida Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ033-038-132-137-225-325-GAZ154-166-180300-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241118T0300Z/
Inland St. Johns-Inland Flagler-Eastern Clay-Eastern Putnam-
Trout River-South Central Duval-Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
556 PM EST Sun Nov 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Southeast Georgia Beaches and the St Johns River Basin.

* 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.

&&

$$

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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.