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Rip Current Statement 33, NWS Melbourne, FL

October 17, 20245 counties in Florida

NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Oct 17, 2024, 3:05 AM EDT for 5 counties in Florida. It took effect at Oct 17, 2024, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 8 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 17, 2024, 3:05 AM EDT (07:05 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 17, 2024, 4:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 25, 2024, 4:00 AM EDT
In force
8 days
Issued by
NWS Melbourne, FL

Counties Brevard County, FL, Indian River County, FL, Martin County, FL, Saint Lucie County, FL, Volusia County, FL

The radar

The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:06 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

Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 00:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 65 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, Cape Canaveral, FL at 00:00Z on 2024-10-17Temperature 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, Cape Canaveral, FL at 00:00Z on 2024-10-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 79 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
1176 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
69 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
79 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
303 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

756 
WHUS42 KMLB 170705
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
305 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2024

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-180800-
/O.CAN.KMLB.BH.S.0022.000000T0000Z-241017T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0033.241017T0800Z-241019T0800Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.CF.Y.0004.241017T1000Z-241020T1800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
305 AM EDT Thu Oct 17 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, rough surf and dangerous
  rip currents expected. There will also be a southward flowing
  longshore current present. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin 
  counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM this morning 
  to 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways
  may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are
  expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Entering the surf is strongly
  discouraged.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate
flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around
barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary
actions to protect flood-prone property.

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged.

&&

$$

Kelly
11 follow-up statements
246 
WHUS42 KMLB 171843
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
243 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2024

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-190800-
/O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-241020T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241019T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
243 PM EDT Thu Oct 17 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, rough surf and dangerous rip
  currents are expected. There is also a southward flowing
  longshore current present.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and
  Martin counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways 
  may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are 
  expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate
flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around
barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary
actions to protect flood-prone property.

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

Entering the surf is strongly discouraged.

&&

$$
533 
WHUS42 KMLB 180754
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
354 AM EDT Fri Oct 18 2024

FLZ154-159-164-190800-
/O.NEW.KMLB.SU.Y.0010.241018T2100Z-241019T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241021T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-241020T1800Z/
Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin-
354 AM EDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 PM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and
  rough surf. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal 
  flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 7 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM 
  EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways 
  may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are 
  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...

Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate
flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around
barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary
actions to protect flood-prone property.

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing
localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions.
Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking
waves and dangerous surf conditions.

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 

&&

$$

FLZ141-347-447-647-747-190800-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241021T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-241020T1800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
354 AM EDT Fri Oct 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...

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

* WHERE...Volusia and Brevard counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways 
  may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are 
  expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate
flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around
barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary
actions to protect flood-prone property.

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 

&&

$$
075 
WHUS42 KMLB 190738
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
338 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024

FLZ154-159-164-192000-
/O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-241020T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-241019T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241021T0800Z/
Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin-
338 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 7 feet
  in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways 
  may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are 
  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...

Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate
flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around
barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary
actions to protect flood-prone property.

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing
pounding surf, localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming 
conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large 
breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions.

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 

&&

$$

FLZ141-347-447-647-747-192000-
/O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-241020T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241021T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
338 AM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Volusia and Brevard counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways 
  may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are 
  expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate
flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around
barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary
actions to protect flood-prone property.

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 

&&

$$
023 
WHUS42 KMLB 191815
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
215 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024

FLZ154-159-164-200200-
/O.EXP.KMLB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-241019T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KMLB.SU.Y.0011.241019T1815Z-241020T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-241020T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241021T0800Z/
Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin-
215 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal 
  Martin Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT 
  Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways 
  may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are 
  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...

Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate
flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around
barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary
actions to protect flood-prone property.

High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing
localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions.
Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking
waves and dangerous surf conditions.

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ141-347-447-647-747-200200-
/O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-241020T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241021T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
215 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern 
  Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and 
  Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways 
  may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are 
  expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate
flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around
barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary
actions to protect flood-prone property.

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$
941 
WHUS42 KMLB 200159
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
959 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024

FLZ154-159-164-201800-
/O.CAN.KMLB.SU.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-241020T0200Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-241020T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241021T0800Z/
Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin-
959 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal 
  Martin Counties. 

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. 

* IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways 
  may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are 
  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...

Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate
flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around
barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary
actions to protect flood-prone property.

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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

There is a high risk of rip currents.

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards...beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ141-347-447-647-747-201800-
/O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-241020T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241021T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
959 PM EDT Sat Oct 19 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern 
  Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and 
  Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. 

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. 

* IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways 
  may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are 
  expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate
flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around
barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary
actions to protect flood-prone property.

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$
078 
WHUS42 KMLB 200631
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
231 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2024

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-220800-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241022T0800Z/
/O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-241020T1800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
231 AM EDT Sun Oct 20 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
  Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways 
  may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are 
  expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate
flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around
barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary
actions to protect flood-prone property.

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 

&&

$$
083 
WHUS42 KMLB 201959
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
359 PM EDT Sun Oct 20 2024

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-220800-
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241022T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
359 PM EDT Sun Oct 20 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous life threatening rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint 
  Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern 
  Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and 
  Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties.

* WHEN...Through late Monday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

Entering the surf is not advised. 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.

&&

$$
206 
WHUS42 KMLB 210637
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
237 AM EDT Mon Oct 21 2024

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-230800-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241023T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
237 AM EDT Mon Oct 21 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous, life threatening rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
  Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$
066 
WHUS42 KMLB 220644
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
244 AM EDT Tue Oct 22 2024

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-230800-
/O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241023T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
244 AM EDT Tue Oct 22 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous, life threatening rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
  Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$
307 
WHUS42 KMLB 230644
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
244 AM EDT Wed Oct 23 2024

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-240800-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241024T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
244 AM EDT Wed Oct 23 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous, life threatening rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
  Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$
122 
WHUS42 KMLB 240712
CFWMLB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Melbourne FL
312 AM EDT Thu Oct 24 2024

FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-250800-
/O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0033.000000T0000Z-241025T0800Z/
Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-
Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard-
Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard-
Southern Brevard Barrier Islands-
312 AM EDT Thu Oct 24 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous, life threatening rip currents and rough surf.

* WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint
  Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 jetties and
piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 17, 3:05 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMLB6 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.