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Rip Current Statement 17, NWS Mobile, AL

April 26, 2024Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Apr 26, 2024, 4:25 AM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Apr 27, 2024, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 26, 2024, 4:25 AM CDT (09:25 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 27, 2024, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
May 1, 2024, 4:00 AM 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 09:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 9.4 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 00:00Z on 2024-04-26Temperature 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 2024-04-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 29 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
1396 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
40 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
29 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
109 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

778 
WHUS44 KMOB 260925
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
425 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-261730-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0017.240427T1200Z-240430T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
425 AM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* 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 Saturday morning through late Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will also build along the Alabama and
  western Florida panhandle beaches through the weekend. Surf
  breakers may build as high as 4 to 7 feet late Saturday night
  through Sunday night before gradually subsiding into Monday. A
  High Surf Advisory may be issued within the next 12 to 24 hours
  if confidence in these trends continues to increase. 

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
143 
WHUS44 KMOB 261716
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1216 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-270300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.240427T1200Z-240430T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1216 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* 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 Saturday morning through late Monday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
306 
WHUS44 KMOB 261717
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1217 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-270300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.240427T1200Z-240430T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1217 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* 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 Saturday morning through late Monday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will also build along the Alabama and
  western Florida panhandle beaches through the weekend. Surf
  breakers may build as high as 4 to 7 feet late Saturday night
  through Sunday night before gradually subsiding into Monday. A
  High Surf Advisory may be issued within the next 12 to 24 hours
  if confidence in these trends continues to increase. 

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.

&&

$$
493 
WHUS44 KMOB 270257
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
957 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

FLZ202-204-206-271100-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.240427T1800Z-240429T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.240427T1200Z-240430T0900Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
957 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT SATURDAY
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
  to 5 feet expected in the surf zone for Saturday afternoon
  through Saturday night, increasing to 5 to 7 feet on Sunday and
  Sunday night. Waves will slowly begin to diminish on Monday but
  will remain 4 to 6 feet until early Monday evening.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM CDT Saturday 
  through late Monday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 
  PM Saturday to 6 PM CDT 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...

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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-271100-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.240428T0600Z-240429T2300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.240427T1200Z-240430T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
957 PM CDT Fri Apr 26 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM CDT SATURDAY
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 6 PM CDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4
  to 6 feet expected in the surf zone from late Saturday night
  through Sunday night. Waves will gradually diminish through
  Monday but still remain 4 to 5 feet through early Monday
  evening.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 AM CDT Saturday 
  through late Monday night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 
  AM Sunday to 6 PM CDT 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...

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.

&&

$$

JLH
722 
WHUS44 KMOB 270915
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
415 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-271700-
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.240427T1500Z-240430T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0017.240427T1200Z-240501T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
415 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 
PM CDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves
  building to 4 to 6 feet. A few large breaking waves up to around
  7 feet possible along the western Florida panhandle coast on
  Sunday. 

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 
  7 PM CDT 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...

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

&&

$$
280 
WHUS44 KMOB 271651
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1151 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-280100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240430T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1151 AM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  6 feet in the surf zone. A few large breaking waves up to around
  7 feet possible along the western Florida panhandle coast on
  Sunday. 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 7 PM CDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
956 
WHUS44 KMOB 280101
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
801 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-281100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240430T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
801 PM CDT Sat Apr 27 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  6 feet, potentially as high as 7 feet along the western Florida
  Panhandle beaches, 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 7 PM CDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday 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 and rip current conditions.

&&

$$

JLH
595 
WHUS44 KMOB 280859
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
359 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-281700-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240430T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
359 AM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 6 feet, potentially as high as 7 feet along the western 
  Florida Panhandle beaches, 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 7 PM CDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday 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...

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

&&

$$
695 
WHUS44 KMOB 281727
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1227 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-290100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240430T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1227 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  6 feet, potentially as high as 7 feet along the western Florida
  Panhandle beaches, 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 7 PM CDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday 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...

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

&&

$$
132 
WHUS44 KMOB 290021
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
721 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-290900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240430T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
721 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 6 feet, potentially as high as 7 feet along the western 
  Florida Panhandle beaches, 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 7 PM CDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
912 
WHUS44 KMOB 290909
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
409 AM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-291715-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240430T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
409 AM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* 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 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday 
  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.

&&

$$
318 
WHUS44 KMOB 291900
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
200 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-300300-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240430T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
200 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 4 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 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday 
  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.

&&

$$
938 
WHUS44 KMOB 292042
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service New Orleans LA
342 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-300445-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240430T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
342 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 4 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 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Tuesday 
  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.

&&

$$
269 
WHUS44 KMOB 300321
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1021 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-301200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1021 PM CDT Mon Apr 29 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* 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 Tuesday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
943 
WHUS44 KMOB 301301
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
801 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-302115-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
801 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 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.

&&

$$
567 
WHUS44 KMOB 301539
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
Issued by National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1039 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-302345-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1039 AM CDT Tue Apr 30 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.

&&

$$
146 
WHUS44 KMOB 010351
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1051 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-010900-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1051 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$
758 
WHUS44 KMOB 010352
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1052 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-010900-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-240501T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1052 PM CDT Tue Apr 30 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 26, 4:09 AM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB72 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.