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Rip Current Statement 34, NWS Jacksonville, FL

December 13, 2024Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia

NWS Jacksonville, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 13, 2024, 2:15 AM EST for Duval County, Flagler County, Nassau County, Florida; Camden County, Glynn County, Georgia. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 13, 2024, 2:15 AM EST (07:15 UTC)
Expired
Dec 18, 2024, 1:06 AM EST
In force
5 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 07:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Jacksonville, FL (KJAX), launched 00:00Z, 7.3 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 2024-12-13Temperature 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 2024-12-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -486 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
2158 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
67 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-486 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-471 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

223 
WHUS42 KJAX 130715
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
215 AM EST Fri Dec 13 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-141000-
/O.NEW.KJAX.RP.S.0034.241213T0715Z-241217T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
215 AM EST Fri Dec 13 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
152 
WHUS42 KJAX 131902
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
202 PM EST Fri Dec 13 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-140800-
/O.NEW.KJAX.CF.Y.0016.241214T0900Z-241215T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KJAX.SU.Y.0011.241214T0900Z-241215T1500Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-241217T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
202 PM EST Fri Dec 13 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM
EST SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 8 feet.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM 
  EST Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Saturday to 
  10 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

* The high tide for the Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida
  will be during the morning hours on Saturday and Sunday during
  the weekend where tides can readch up to 2 to 2.5 feet MHHW. 
  Some coastal erosion may occur during the high tides each 
  morning. 


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.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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.

&&

$$
681 
WHUS42 KJAX 140611
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
111 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-150900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.SU.Y.0011.241214T0900Z-241217T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-241218T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0016.241214T0900Z-241215T1500Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
111 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 8 feet. For
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST Monday. For the 
  Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday.

* 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.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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.

&&

$$
361 
WHUS42 KJAX 150654
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
154 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-152000-
/O.CON.KJAX.CF.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-241215T1500Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-241217T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-241218T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
154 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EST this 
  morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST Monday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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.

&&

$$
516 
WHUS42 KJAX 151510
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1010 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-152315-
/O.EXP.KJAX.CF.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-241215T1500Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-241217T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-241218T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1010 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  7 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
191 
WHUS42 KJAX 151840
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
140 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-160900-
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-241217T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-241218T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
140 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
065 
WHUS42 KJAX 160448
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
1148 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-170900-
/O.CON.KJAX.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-241217T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-241218T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
1148 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
122 
WHUS42 KJAX 161910
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
210 PM EST Mon Dec 16 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-170900-
/O.CAN.KJAX.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-241217T0000Z/
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-241218T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
210 PM EST Mon Dec 16 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
826 
WHUS42 KJAX 170605
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
105 AM EST Tue Dec 17 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-172100-
/O.CON.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-241218T0000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
105 AM EST Tue Dec 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through this 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.

&&

$$
497 
WHUS42 KJAX 171821
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
121 PM EST Tue Dec 17 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-180900-
/O.EXT.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-241218T1000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
121 PM EST Tue Dec 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf of 4 to 6 feet.

* 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.

&&

$$
662 
WHUS42 KJAX 180606
CFWJAX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Jacksonville FL
106 AM EST Wed Dec 18 2024

FLZ124-125-133-138-GAZ154-166-180715-
/O.CAN.KJAX.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-241218T1000Z/
Coastal Nassau-Coastal Duval-Coastal St. Johns-Coastal Flagler-
Coastal Glynn-Coastal Camden-
106 AM EST Wed Dec 18 2024

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

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 12, 8:11 PM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryJAX5 days
Dec 13, 2:02 PM ESTCoastal Flood AdvisoryJAXDuval, Flagler, Nassau44 hr
Dec 13, 2:02 PM ESTHigh Surf AdvisoryJAXDuval, Flagler, Nassau3 days

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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.