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Rip Current Statement 33, NWS Melbourne, FL
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
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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.
- 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
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 3:05 PM EDT | Small Craft Advisory | MLB | 6 days |
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Sources
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