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Rip Current Statement 2, NWS Miami, FL

January 4, 2024Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Jan 4, 2024, 2:53 PM EST for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Florida. It took effect at Jan 5, 2024, 1:54 AM EST. It was in force for 53 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 4, 2024, 2:53 PM EST (19:53 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 5, 2024, 1:54 AM EST
Expired
Jan 7, 2024, 7:00 AM EST
In force
53 hr
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

Counties Broward County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 20 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, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2024-01-04Temperature 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, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2024-01-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 157 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
1437 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
54 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
157 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
152 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

274 
WHUS42 KMFL 041953
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
253 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2024

FLZ172-173-051000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0002.240105T1200Z-240106T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
253 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-051000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240106T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
253 PM EST Thu Jan 4 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
250 
WHUS42 KMFL 050654
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
154 AM EST Fri Jan 5 2024

FLZ172-173-060000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0002.240105T0654Z-240106T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
154 AM EST Fri Jan 5 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...Through at least Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-060000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240106T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
154 AM EST Fri Jan 5 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through at least Saturday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
641 
WHUS42 KMFL 051938
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
238 PM EST Fri Jan 5 2024

FLZ168-061200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240107T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
238 PM EST Fri Jan 5 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-061200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240107T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
238 PM EST Fri Jan 5 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
763 
WHUS42 KMFL 060625
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
125 AM EST Sat Jan 6 2024

FLZ168-070000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240107T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
125 AM EST Sat Jan 6 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through at least 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-070000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240107T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
125 AM EST Sat Jan 6 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.

* 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.

&&

$$
007 
WHUS42 KMFL 062338
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
638 PM EST Sat Jan 6 2024

FLZ168-070745-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
638 PM EST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-070745-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240107T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
638 PM EST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
025 
WHUS42 KMFL 062355
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
655 PM EST Sat Jan 6 2024

FLZ168-071200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
655 PM EST Sat Jan 6 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-071200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240107T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
655 PM EST Sat Jan 6 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
561 
WHUS42 KMFL 070745
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
245 AM EST Sun Jan 7 2024

FLZ168-072100-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
245 AM EST Sun Jan 7 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-071200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240107T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
245 AM EST Sun Jan 7 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
436 
WHUS42 KMFL 071142
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
642 AM EST Sun Jan 7 2024

FLZ172-173-071245-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240107T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
642 AM EST Sun Jan 7 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

The Rip Current Risk will decrease today and therefore the rip
current statement will be allowed to expire. Another rip current
statement is likely by Monday as the risk increases again.

$$

FLZ168-080000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0001.000000T0000Z-240108T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
642 AM EST Sun Jan 7 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 4, 1:16 AM ESTRip Current StatementMFLBroward, Collier, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach7 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.