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Rip Current Statement 4, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Feb 6, 2024, 9:50 AM EST for 5 counties in Florida. It was in force for 7 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 6, 2024, 9:50 AM EST (14:50 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 13, 2024, 4:00 AM EST
- In force
- 7 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 14:52 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 12:00Z, 2.8 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
- 570 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 22 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 209 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 181 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
917 WHUS42 KMLB 061450 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 950 AM EST Tue Feb 6 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-071300- /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0004.240206T1450Z-240208T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0001.240206T1900Z-240207T1300Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 950 AM EST Tue Feb 6 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 AM EST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM EST Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 8 AM EST Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday 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. 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. && $$
8 follow-up statements
280 WHUS42 KMLB 070704 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 204 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-071515- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240209T0900Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240207T1300Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240208T1500Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 204 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 12 feet 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...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EST this morning. For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Some flooding of low-lying lots, parks and roadways may occur near the shoreline. Only isolated road closures are expected. High tide is around 5 AM today. 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. 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. && $$
293 WHUS42 KMLB 071447 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 947 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-090900- /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240209T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 947 AM EST Wed Feb 7 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM EST Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. && $$
280 WHUS42 KMLB 080808 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 308 AM EST Thu Feb 8 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-090900- /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240209T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 308 AM EST Thu Feb 8 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
571 WHUS42 KMLB 081506 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1006 AM EST Thu Feb 8 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-090900- /O.EXP.KMLB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240208T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240209T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 1006 AM EST Thu Feb 8 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents and rough, pounding surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions continue. 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. 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. && $$
831 WHUS42 KMLB 090835 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 335 AM EST Fri Feb 9 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-100900- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240210T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 335 AM EST Fri Feb 9 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
053 WHUS42 KMLB 100754 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 254 AM EST Sat Feb 10 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-110900- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240212T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 254 AM EST Sat Feb 10 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard 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. 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. && $$
324 WHUS42 KMLB 110705 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 205 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-120900- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240212T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 205 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, and Coastal Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
515 WHUS42 KMLB 120754 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 254 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-130900- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240213T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 254 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected. * 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. 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 Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2:30 AM EST | Coastal Flood Advisory | MLB | Brevard, Indian River, Martin, Saint Lucie, Volusia | 30 hr |
| Feb 6, 2:58 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | MLB | 3 days | |
| Feb 6, 9:14 AM EST | River Flood Warning | MLB | Lake, Volusia | 21 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.