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Rip Current Statement 14, NWS Mobile, AL

March 24, 2024Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Mar 24, 2024, 3:02 AM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Mar 25, 2024, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 24, 2024, 3:02 AM CDT (08:02 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2024, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 28, 2024, 1:00 AM CDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Okaloosa County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 227 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2024-03-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2024-03-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 32 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1902 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
32 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
28 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

495 
WHUS44 KMOB 240802
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
302 AM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-241615-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.240325T0600Z-240327T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0014.240325T0600Z-240328T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
302 AM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 10 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  7 feet, potentially up to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 AM Monday to 10 AM 
  CDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from late 
  tonight through late Wednesday 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...If trends continue then a High Surf Warning
  may be needed on Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
13 follow-up statements
169 
WHUS44 KMOB 241553
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1053 AM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-250000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.240325T0600Z-240327T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0014.240325T0600Z-240328T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1053 AM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 10 AM
CDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 AM Monday to 10 AM 
  CDT Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from late 
  tonight through late Wednesday 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...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
409 
WHUS44 KMOB 242000
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
300 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-250400-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0003.240325T2100Z-240326T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.240326T1500Z-240327T1500Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.240325T0600Z-240325T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0014.240325T0600Z-240328T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
300 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM CDT
MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT MONDAY
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM CDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO 10 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Surf Warning,
  dangerously large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet expected in the
  surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.
  In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the first High Surf Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 PM CDT
  Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 1 AM CDT Monday
  through late Wednesday night. For the High Surf Warning, from 4  
  PM Monday to 10 AM CDT Tuesday. For the second High Surf 
  Advisory, from 10 AM Tuesday to 10 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and 
  docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming 
  conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$
612 
WHUS44 KMOB 250343
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1043 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-251200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0003.240325T2100Z-240326T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.240325T0600Z-240325T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.240326T1500Z-240327T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0014.240325T0600Z-240328T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1043 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY TO 10 AM
CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO
10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Surf 
  Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet 
  expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the first High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM CDT 
  Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday 
  night. For the High Surf Warning, from 4 PM Monday to 10 AM 
  CDT Tuesday. For the second High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM 
  Tuesday to 10 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and 
  docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming 
  conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$
981 
WHUS44 KMOB 250813
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
313 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-251700-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0003.240325T2100Z-240326T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240325T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.240326T1500Z-240327T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-240328T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
313 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO
10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
  4 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously
  large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone. 
  For the second High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 
  7 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the first High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late 
  Wednesday night. For the High Surf Warning, from 4 PM this 
  afternoon to 10 AM CDT Tuesday. For the second High Surf 
  Advisory, from 10 AM Tuesday to 10 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and 
  docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming 
  conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$
969 
WHUS44 KMOB 251154
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
654 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-252000-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240325T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.W.0003.240325T1154Z-240326T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.240326T1500Z-240327T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-240328T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
654 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO
10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves building to 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High 
  Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in 
  the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 10 AM CDT Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday night. For 
  the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM Tuesday to 10 AM CDT 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and 
  docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming 
  conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

&&

$$
468 
WHUS44 KMOB 251426
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
926 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-252230-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.240326T1500Z-240327T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-240328T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
926 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO
10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves building to 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High 
  Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in 
  the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 10 AM CDT Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday night. For 
  the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM Tuesday to 10 AM CDT 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks,
  and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions
  and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can
  sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

&&

$$
715 
WHUS44 KMOB 252225
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
525 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-260630-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.240326T1500Z-240327T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-240328T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
525 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY TO
10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves building to 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High 
  Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in 
  the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 10 AM CDT Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday night. For 
  the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM Tuesday to 10 AM CDT 
  Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and 
  docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming 
  conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

&&

$$
474 
WHUS44 KMOB 260638
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
138 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-261445-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240326T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.240326T1500Z-240327T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-240328T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
138 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING
TO 10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 6 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
  Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large
  breaking waves of 4 to 7 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 10 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 
  10 AM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and 
  docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming 
  conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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.

&&

$$
237 
WHUS44 KMOB 261746
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1246 PM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-270200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240327T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-240328T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1246 PM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Wednesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday 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...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
824 
WHUS44 KMOB 270206
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
906 PM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-271000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240327T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-240328T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
906 PM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Wednesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Wednesday 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...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

&&

$$
918 
WHUS44 KMOB 270838
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
338 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-271645-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240327T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-240328T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
338 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to
  5 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 AM CDT 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...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$
742 
WHUS44 KMOB 271515
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1015 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-280000-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240327T1500Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-240328T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1015 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
985 
WHUS44 KMOB 272339
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
639 PM CDT Wed Mar 27 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-280600-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-240328T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
639 PM CDT Wed Mar 27 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 24, 3:02 AM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa28 hr
Mar 24, 3:10 AM CDTWind AdvisoryMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa52 hr
Mar 24, 3:00 PM CDTHigh Surf WarningMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa43 hr
Mar 24, 3:00 PM CDTHigh Surf AdvisoryMOBEscambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa67 hr
Mar 24, 3:03 AM CDTGale WarningMOB52 hr
Mar 24, 3:03 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB28 hr

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2024Rip Current Statements in Alabama, 2024Every rip current statement in 2024

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.