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Rip Current Statement 25, NWS Mobile, AL

July 4, 2024Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Jul 4, 2024, 4:19 AM CDT for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Jul 5, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 44 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 4, 2024, 4:19 AM CDT (09:19 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 5, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Jul 7, 2024, 3:04 PM CDT
In force
44 hr
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 09:20 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, 9.3 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 2024-07-04Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1929 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2024-07-04The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -40 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1929 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-16 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
966 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
3 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-40 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-33 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

592 
WHUS44 KMOB 040919
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
419 AM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-041800-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0025.240705T1800Z-240708T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
419 AM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY 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 Friday afternoon through late Sunday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Long period swell associated with distant
  Hurricane Beryl moving toward the Yucatan Peninsula will arrive
  along area beaches by Friday afternoon. The swell in combination
  with high tidal ranges and outgoing tide in the afternoon and
  evening will favor the development of dangerous rip currents
  Friday through the weekend. Those visiting area beaches should
  familiarize themselves with the beach flag system and follow
  lifeguard instructions. 

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.

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
044 
WHUS44 KMOB 041946
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
246 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-050400-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.240705T1800Z-240707T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0025.240705T1800Z-240708T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
246 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM CDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to 1 
  AM CDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Friday 
  afternoon through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding due to wave run-up of localized vulnerable
  areas along the Gulf facing beaches is possible. Some minor
  flooding of parking lots, normally dry beach areas and a few
  isolated roads could occur in normally flood prone areas. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Long period swell associated with distant
  Hurricane Beryl moving toward the Yucatan Peninsula will arrive
  along area beaches by Friday early afternoon. The swell in
  combination with high tidal ranges and outgoing tide in the
  afternoon and evening will favor the development of dangerous
  rip currents Friday through the weekend. Those visiting area
  beaches should familiarize themselves with the beach flag system
  and follow lifeguard instructions. In addition to the rip
  currents, there could also be a localized potential of some salt
  water flooding due to wave run-up issues at some of our
  especially problematic and vulnerable spots along our Gulf front
  beaches. While coastal flooding in the general sense (due to
  above normal tides) is not expected there could be some run-up
  issues that could cause problems at a few of our more 
  vulnerable areas along the Gulf beach front, like the west end 
  of Dauphin Island and around the Fort Pickens area.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

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.

&&

$$
931 
WHUS44 KMOB 050201
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
901 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-051015-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.240705T1800Z-240707T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0025.240705T1800Z-240708T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
901 PM CDT Thu Jul 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO
1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, from 1 PM Friday to 1 
  AM CDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Friday 
  afternoon through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding due to wave run-up of localized vulnerable
  areas along the Gulf facing beaches is possible. Some minor
  flooding of parking lots, normally dry beach areas and a few
  isolated roads could occur in normally flood prone areas. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Long period swell associated with distant
  Hurricane Beryl moving toward the Yucatan Peninsula will arrive
  along area beaches by Friday early afternoon. The swell in
  combination with high tidal ranges and outgoing tide in the
  afternoon and evening will favor the development of dangerous
  rip currents Friday through the weekend. Those visiting area
  beaches should familiarize themselves with the beach flag system
  and follow lifeguard instructions. In addition to the rip
  currents, there could also be a localized potential of some salt
  water flooding due to wave run-up issues at some of our
  especially problematic and vulnerable spots along our Gulf front
  beaches. While coastal flooding in the general sense (due to
  above normal tides) is not expected there could be some run-up
  issues that could cause problems at a few of our more 
  vulnerable areas along the Gulf beach front, like the west end 
  of Dauphin Island and around the Fort Pickens area.

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.

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.

&&

$$
327 
WHUS44 KMOB 050903
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
403 AM CDT Fri Jul 5 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-051800-
/O.EXT.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.240705T2100Z-240707T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0025.240706T0000Z-240708T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
403 AM CDT Fri Jul 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 1 AM CDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS EVENING 
THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
  to 1 AM CDT Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from early this
  evening through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding due to wave run-up of localized vulnerable 
  areas along the Gulf facing beaches is possible. Some minor 
  flooding of parking lots, normally dry beach areas and a few 
  isolated roads could occur in normally flood prone areas. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Long period swell associated with distant
  Hurricane Beryl will arrive along area beaches late this
  afternoon into early this evening and will persist into the
  weekend. Conditions will become favorable for the development of
  dangerous rip currents. Those visiting area beaches should
  familiarize themselves with the beach flag system and follow
  lifeguard instructions. In addition to rip currents, there is
  potential for localized salt water flooding due to wave run up,
  especially over the more vulnerable spots along our Gulf front 
  beaches, including the west end of Dauphin Island and around the
  Fort Pickens area.

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.

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.

&&

$$
338 
WHUS44 KMOB 051836
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
136 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-060300-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.240705T2100Z-240707T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0025.240706T0000Z-240708T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
136 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM CDT this evening 
  through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding due to wave run-up of localized vulnerable 
  areas along the Gulf facing beaches is possible. Some minor 
  flooding of parking lots, normally dry beach areas and a few 
  isolated roads could occur in normally flood prone areas. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Long period swell associated with distant
  Hurricane Beryl will arrive along area beaches late this
  afternoon into early this evening and will persist into the
  weekend. Conditions will become favorable for the development of
  dangerous rip currents. Those visiting area beaches should
  familiarize themselves with the beach flag system and follow
  lifeguard instructions. In addition to rip currents, there is
  potential for localized salt water flooding due to wave run up,
  especially over the more vulnerable spots along our Gulf front 
  beaches, including the west end of Dauphin Island and around the
  Fort Pickens area.

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.

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.

&&

$$
021 
WHUS44 KMOB 051847
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
147 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-060300-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.240705T2100Z-240707T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0025.240706T0000Z-240708T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
147 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM CDT this evening 
  through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.


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.

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.

&&

$$
975 
WHUS44 KMOB 060143
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
843 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-061000-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240707T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-240708T0900Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
843 PM CDT Fri Jul 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding 
  expected. 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday.
  For the High Rip Current Risk through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

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.

&&

$$
468 
WHUS44 KMOB 060802
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
302 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-061600-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-240708T1100Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240707T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
302 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.

* 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 Sunday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Long period swell associated with Tropical
  Storm Beryl continues along area beaches through the weekend
  favoring the development of strong rip currents. Additionally,
  localized salt water flooding due to wave run up remains
  possible in vulnerable locations including the west end of
  Dauphin Island and Fort Pickens.

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.

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.

&&

$$
539 
WHUS44 KMOB 061451
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
951 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-062300-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240707T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-240708T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
951 AM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.


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.

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.

&&

$$
789 
WHUS44 KMOB 070022
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
722 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-070830-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240707T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-240708T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
722 PM CDT Sat Jul 6 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  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 Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 AM CDT Sunday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even 
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

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.

&&

$$
887 
WHUS44 KMOB 070827
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
327 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-071630-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-240708T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
327 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 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.

&&

$$
117 
WHUS44 KMOB 071441
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
941 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-072300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-240708T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
941 AM CDT Sun Jul 7 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.

&&

$$
820 
WHUS44 KMOB 072004
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
304 PM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-080415-
/O.CAN.KMOB.RP.S.0025.000000T0000Z-240708T1100Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0026.240709T1200Z-240711T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
304 PM CDT Sun Jul 7 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK FOR THIS AFTERNOON IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected Tuesday and Wednesday.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 4, 2:36 PM CDTHeat AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington and 6 more28 hr
Jul 4, 2:46 PM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryMOBBaldwin, Mobile58 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.