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Rip Current Statement 36, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Nov 9, 2024, 3:27 AM EST for 5 counties in Florida. It took effect at Nov 9, 2024, 5:00 AM EST. It was in force for 9 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 9, 2024, 3:27 AM EST (08:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 9, 2024, 5:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Nov 18, 2024, 1:00 AM EST
- In force
- 9 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 08:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 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
- 21 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 789 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 11 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 20 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 4 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
826 WHUS42 KMLB 090827 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 327 AM EST Sat Nov 9 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-110700- /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0036.241109T1000Z-241111T0700Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 327 AM EST Sat Nov 9 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...The beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin counties. * WHEN...Through late Sunday 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. && $$
12 follow-up statements
728 WHUS42 KMLB 100659 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 159 AM EST Sun Nov 10 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-110800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241112T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 159 AM EST Sun Nov 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie and Martin counties. * WHEN...Through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. && $$
409 WHUS42 KMLB 110824 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 324 AM EST Mon Nov 11 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-120800- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241112T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 324 AM EST Mon Nov 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * 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 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. && $$
930 WHUS42 KMLB 120736 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 236 AM EST Tue Nov 12 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-140600- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241114T0600Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 236 AM EST Tue Nov 12 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
718 WHUS42 KMLB 130650 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 150 AM EST Wed Nov 13 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-150600- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241115T0600Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 150 AM EST Wed Nov 13 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. Breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet will be possible in the surf zone. * 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 Thursday 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. && $$
970 WHUS42 KMLB 132014 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL Issued by National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX 314 PM EST Wed Nov 13 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-140415- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241115T0600Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 314 PM EST Wed Nov 13 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. Breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet will be possible in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ KRS
274 WHUS42 KMLB 140643 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 143 AM EST Thu Nov 14 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-150800- /O.NEW.KMLB.CF.Y.0005.241114T0700Z-241117T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241115T0600Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 143 AM EST Thu Nov 14 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Water may reach the dune line or sea wall along vulnerable beaches. 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. && $$
008 WHUS42 KMLB 141830 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 130 PM EST Thu Nov 14 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-150600- /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-241117T0300Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241115T0600Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 130 PM EST Thu Nov 14 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
334 WHUS42 KMLB 150545 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1245 AM EST Fri Nov 15 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-160800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241117T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-241117T0300Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 1245 AM EST Fri Nov 15 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Water may reach the dune line or sea wall along vulnerable beaches. 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. 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. && $$
897 WHUS42 KMLB 151917 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 217 PM EST Fri Nov 15 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-170600- /O.EXT.KMLB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-241117T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241117T0600Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 217 PM EST Fri Nov 15 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
799 WHUS42 KMLB 160829 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 329 AM EST Sat Nov 16 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-170800- /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-241117T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241117T0600Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 329 AM EST Sat Nov 16 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. Water may reach the dune line or sea wall along vulnerable beaches. 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. 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. && $$
913 WHUS42 KMLB 170542 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1242 AM EST Sun Nov 17 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-180600- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241118T0600Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-241117T1800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 1242 AM EST Sun Nov 17 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Water may reach the dune line or sea wall along vulnerable beaches. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Onshore winds and above normal tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
219 WHUS42 KMLB 171826 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 126 PM EST Sun Nov 17 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-180600- /O.EXP.KMLB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-241117T1800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0036.000000T0000Z-241118T0600Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 126 PM EST Sun Nov 17 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * 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...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 3:35 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | MLB | 57 hr |
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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.