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Rip Current Statement 40, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Dec 12, 2024, 1:42 AM EST for 5 counties in Florida. It was in force for 8 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 12, 2024, 1:42 AM EST (06:42 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 20, 2024, 4:00 AM EST
- 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 06:45 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, 6.7 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
- 1238 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 44 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 62 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 228 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
153 WHUS42 KMLB 120642 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 142 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-140900- /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0040.241212T0642Z-241214T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 142 AM EST Thu Dec 12 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Brevard, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, and Coastal Martin counties. * WHEN...Through late Friday 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. && $$
9 follow-up statements
671 WHUS42 KMLB 130720 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 220 AM EST Fri Dec 13 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-160900- /O.NEW.KMLB.SU.Y.0014.241214T0700Z-241216T0900Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241216T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 220 AM EST Fri Dec 13 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Brevard, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, and Coastal Martin counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Saturday to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing minor to moderate beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
548 WHUS42 KMLB 140639 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 139 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2024 FLZ141-151500- /O.NEW.KMLB.CF.Y.0006.241214T0639Z-241215T1500Z/ /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241217T0800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0014.241214T0700Z-241216T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia- 139 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EST Monday. * 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. && $$ FLZ154-159-164-347-447-647-747-151500- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241217T0800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0014.241214T0700Z-241216T0900Z/ Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 139 AM EST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
725 WHUS42 KMLB 141845 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 145 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2024 FLZ141-151500- /O.EXT.KMLB.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241217T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-241215T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241217T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia- 145 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone and minor to moderate beach erosion. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 AM EST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday 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 minor to moderate 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 minor to moderate 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. && $$ FLZ154-159-164-347-447-647-747-151500- /O.EXT.KMLB.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241217T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241217T0800Z/ Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 145 PM EST Sat Dec 14 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone and minor to moderate beach erosion. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and minor to moderate beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing minor to moderate beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
837 WHUS42 KMLB 151506 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 1006 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2024 FLZ141-161000- /O.EXP.KMLB.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-241215T1500Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241217T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241217T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia- 1006 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone and minor to moderate beach erosion. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday 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. 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. && $$ FLZ154-159-164-347-447-647-747-161000- /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241217T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241217T0800Z/ Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- Mainland Northern Brevard-Northern Brevard Barrier Islands- Mainland Southern Brevard-Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 1006 AM EST Sun Dec 15 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Brevard, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, and Coastal Martin Counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
251 WHUS42 KMLB 151947 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 247 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-161000- /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241217T0000Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241217T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 247 PM EST Sun Dec 15 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet in the surf zone and minor to moderate beach erosion. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Brevard, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, and Coastal Martin counties. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday 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. 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. && $$
273 WHUS42 KMLB 160614 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 114 AM EST Mon Dec 16 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-170000- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241218T0800Z/ /O.CON.KMLB.SU.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-241217T0000Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 114 AM EST Mon Dec 16 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Brevard Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... High surf will affect the beaches in the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and dangerous swimming conditions. Swimmers should remain out of the water due to large breaking waves and dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
865 WHUS42 KMLB 170722 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 222 AM EST Tue Dec 17 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-190630- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241219T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 222 AM EST Tue Dec 17 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. 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. && $$
033 WHUS42 KMLB 180716 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 216 AM EST Wed Dec 18 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-190800- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241219T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 216 AM EST Wed Dec 18 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
892 WHUS42 KMLB 190713 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 213 AM EST Thu Dec 19 2024 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-200900- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0040.000000T0000Z-241220T0900Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 213 AM EST Thu Dec 19 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Indian River, Saint Lucie, Martin, and Brevard Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 1:48 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | MLB | 5 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.