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Rip Current Statement 16, NWS Mobile, AL

April 7, 2024Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Apr 7, 2024, 3:24 PM CDT for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Apr 9, 2024, 1:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 7, 2024, 3:24 PM CDT (20:24 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 9, 2024, 1:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 12, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT
In force
4 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 20:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 12:00Z, 8.4 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 12:00Z on 2024-04-07Temperature 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 12:00Z on 2024-04-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 100 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
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No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1150 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
100 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
166 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
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The text

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384 
WHUS44 KMOB 072024
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
324 PM CDT Sun Apr 7 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-080500-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0016.240409T0600Z-240411T1800Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
324 PM CDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...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...From late Monday night through Thursday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Confidence is increasing that high surf
  will impact the Alabama and western Florida panhandle beaches
  Tuesday through Thursday. High surf advisory or warning products
  may become necessary.  

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.

&&

$$
17 follow-up statements
787 
WHUS44 KMOB 080313
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1013 PM CDT Sun Apr 7 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-081100-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.240409T0600Z-240411T1800Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1013 PM CDT Sun Apr 7 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...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...From late Monday night through Thursday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Confidence is increasing that high surf 
  will impact the Alabama and western Florida panhandle beaches 
  Tuesday through Thursday. High surf advisory or warning 
  products may become necessary.

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.

&&

$$
781 
WHUS44 KMOB 080904
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
404 AM CDT Mon Apr 8 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-081700-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0008.240409T2000Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0016.240409T0600Z-240412T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
404 AM CDT Mon Apr 8 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
  to 8 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 Rip Current Risk, from late tonight 
  through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 
  3 PM Tuesday to 1 AM CDT Friday.

* 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...An upgrade to a High Surf Warning may
  become necessary for late Wednesday afternoon through Thursday 
  morning. Surf heights may reach up to 8 to 10 feet during that 
  timeframe.
 

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.

&&

$$
219 
WHUS44 KMOB 081709
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1209 PM CDT Mon Apr 8 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-090115-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0008.240409T2000Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.240409T0600Z-240412T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1209 PM CDT Mon Apr 8 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  5 to 9 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 Rip Current Risk, from late tonight 
  through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 
  3 PM Tuesday to 1 AM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
907 
WHUS44 KMOB 081710 AAA
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1210 PM CDT Mon Apr 8 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-090115-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0008.240409T2000Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.240409T0600Z-240412T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1210 PM CDT Mon Apr 8 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  5 to 9 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 Rip Current Risk, from late tonight 
  through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 
  3 PM Tuesday to 1 AM CDT Friday.

* 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...An upgrade to a High Surf Warning may
  become necessary for late Wednesday afternoon through Thursday 
  morning. Surf heights may reach up to 8 to 10 feet during that 
  timeframe.


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.

&&

$$
543 
WHUS44 KMOB 090124
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
824 PM CDT Mon Apr 8 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-091000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0008.240409T2000Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.240409T0600Z-240412T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
824 PM CDT Mon Apr 8 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM CDT TUESDAY
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  4 to 9 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 Rip Current Risk, from 1 AM CDT Tuesday 
  through late Thursday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 
  3 PM Tuesday to 1 AM CDT Friday.

* 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...An upgrade to a High Surf Warning may 
  become necessary for late Wednesday afternoon through Thursday 
  morning. Surf heights may reach up to 8 to 10 feet during that 
  timeframe.

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.

&&

$$
668 
WHUS44 KMOB 090905
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
405 AM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-092215-
/O.UPG.KMOB.SU.Y.0008.240409T2000Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0004.240409T2000Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
405 AM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 
  5 to 9 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 Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 
  night. For the High Surf Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 
  1 AM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$
392 
WHUS44 KMOB 092034
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
334 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-100500-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
334 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 5 to 9 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 Warning, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
117 
WHUS44 KMOB 100003
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
703 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-100900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
703 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 5 to 9 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 Warning, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday night.

* 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 and deadly rip currents. Stay off of jetties, 
piers, and other waterside infrastructure.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-100900-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.240410T1600Z-240410T2300Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
703 PM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties, including
  low lying locations along the coastal interface of northern  
  Mobile Bay.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 6 PM CDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of the US 90 and 98 Causeway at
  the I-10 Interchange will begin to observe splashover and
  standing water resulting in minor flooding around the eastbound
  I-10 on ramps. The US 90 and 98 Causeway usually remains open,
  but brief closures of the eastbound, outside lane due to
  standing water and debris on the road is possible. Expect minor
  flooding of docks, piers, boat ramps and other low lying areas 
  across portions of northern Mobile Bay. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$
666 
WHUS44 KMOB 100911
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
411 AM CDT Wed Apr 10 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-101900-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
411 AM CDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 
  5 to 9 feet 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 Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning. 
  For the High Surf Warning, until 1 AM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-101900-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.240410T1600Z-240410T2300Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
411 AM CDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 6 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 6 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of the US 90 and 98 Causeway at
  the I-10 Interchange will begin to observe splashover and
  standing water resulting in minor flooding around the eastbound
  I-10 on ramps. The US 90 and 98 Causeway usually remains open,
  but brief closures of the eastbound, outside lane due to
  standing water and debris on the road is possible. Expect minor
  flooding of docks, piers, boat ramps and other low lying areas 
  across portions of northern Mobile Bay. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$
501 
WHUS44 KMOB 101822
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
122 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-110300-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
122 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 
  5 to 9 feet 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 Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning. 
  For the High Surf Warning, until 1 AM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-102300-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240410T2300Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
122 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Mobile Central and Baldwin Central Counties.

* WHEN...Through 6 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...The lowest portions of the US 90 and 98 Causeway at 
  the I-10 Interchange will begin to observe splashover and 
  standing water resulting in minor flooding around the 
  eastbound I- 10 on ramps. The US 90 and 98 Causeway usually 
  remains open, but brief closures of the eastbound, outside 
  lane due to standing water and debris on the road is possible. 
  Expect minor flooding of docks, piers, boat ramps and other 
  low lying areas across portions of northern Mobile Bay.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

$$
162 
WHUS44 KMOB 110158
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
858 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-111000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
858 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 5 to 9 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 Warning, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
981 
WHUS44 KMOB 110822
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
322 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

ALZ265-266-111800-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.240411T1800Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240411T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
322 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
  Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large
  breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 1 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM this afternoon 
  to 1 AM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-111800-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.240411T1800Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240411T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1800Z/
Escambia Coastal-
322 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
  Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large
  breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 1 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM this 
  afternoon to 1 AM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ204-206-111800-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.240411T1800Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240411T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1800Z/
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
322 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
  Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large
  breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 1 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM this 
  afternoon to 7 AM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

JLH
759 
WHUS44 KMOB 111806
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
106 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

ALZ265-266-120200-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240411T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
106 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* 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...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-120200-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240411T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1800Z/
Escambia Coastal-
106 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ204-206-120200-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240411T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1800Z/
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
106 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WHERE...Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
258 
WHUS44 KMOB 120010
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
710 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

ALZ265-266-120900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
710 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
FRIDAY...

* 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...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, until 7 AM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-120900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240412T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1800Z/
Escambia Coastal-
710 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* 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...Escambia Coastal County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ204-206-120900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1800Z/
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
710 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* 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...Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
636 
WHUS44 KMOB 120819
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
319 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

FLZ204-206-121800-
/O.CAN.KMOB.SU.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
319 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-121800-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Escambia Coastal-
319 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal County.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-121200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
319 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

JLH
879 
WHUS44 KMOB 121219
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
719 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

ALZ265-266-121330-
/O.EXP.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240412T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
719 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

Long period swell continues to gradually diminish therefore the
rip current risk has been lowered to a moderate risk of rip
currents.

$$

FLZ202-204-206-130000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
719 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
724 
WHUS44 KMOB 121915
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
215 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

FLZ202-122015-
/O.CAN.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Escambia Coastal-
215 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

Lifeguards are observing much weaker rip currents along the
Escambia County beaches today. The HIGH rip current risk is no 
longer in effect.


$$

FLZ204-206-130000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-240413T0000Z/
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
215 PM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and Okaloosa 
  Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The rip current risk will become MODERATE
  by early this evening as swell continues to subside along with
  surf. 

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.

&&

$$

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