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Rip Current Statement 31, NWS Mobile, AL

September 9, 2024Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Sep 9, 2024, 2:16 PM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Sep 10, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 68 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 9, 2024, 2:16 PM CDT (19:16 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 10, 2024, 7:00 PM CDT
Expired
Sep 13, 2024, 3:00 PM CDT
In force
68 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 19:19 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, 7.3 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 12:00Z on 2024-09-09Temperature 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 2024-09-09The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 106 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
1604 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
106 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
108 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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462 
WHUS44 KMOB 091916
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
216 PM CDT Mon Sep 9 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-100330-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0031.240911T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
216 PM CDT Mon Sep 9 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY 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 Tuesday evening through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... In addition to the high risk of rip
  currents, increased surf heights are also expected. A high surf
  advisory may become necessary in future forecast updates.

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
448 
WHUS44 KMOB 100353
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1053 PM CDT Mon Sep 9 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-101200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.240911T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1053 PM CDT Mon Sep 9 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY 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 Tuesday evening through Friday afternoon.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... In addition to the high risk of rip 
  currents, increased surf heights are also expected. A high 
  surf advisory may become necessary in future forecast updates.

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.

&&

$$
526 
WHUS44 KMOB 100839
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
339 AM CDT Tue Sep 10 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-101700-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.240911T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
339 AM CDT Tue Sep 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY 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 this evening through Friday afternoon.

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



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
607 
WHUS44 KMOB 101910
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
210 PM CDT Tue Sep 10 2024

FLZ202-204-206-110315-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.240912T0300Z-240913T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.240912T0600Z-240912T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.240911T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
210 PM CDT Tue Sep 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM CDT
THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM CDT this 
  evening through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, 
  from 10 PM Wednesday to 10 PM CDT Thursday. For the Coastal 
  Flood Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-110315-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.240912T0300Z-240913T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.240911T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
210 PM CDT Tue Sep 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM CDT this 
  evening through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, 
  from 10 PM Wednesday to 10 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
047 
WHUS44 KMOB 110356
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1056 PM CDT Tue Sep 10 2024

FLZ202-204-206-111200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.240912T0300Z-240913T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.240912T0600Z-240912T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1056 PM CDT Tue Sep 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO
10 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM CDT this 
  evening through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, 
  from 10 PM Wednesday to 10 PM CDT Thursday. For the Coastal 
  Flood Advisory, from 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-111200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.240912T0300Z-240913T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
1056 PM CDT Tue Sep 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM WEDNESDAY TO
10 PM CDT THURSDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 7 PM CDT this 
  evening through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, 
  from 10 PM Wednesday to 10 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
246 
WHUS44 KMOB 110941
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
441 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

FLZ202-204-206-111800-
/O.UPG.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.240912T0300Z-240913T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0005.240911T1200Z-240913T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.240912T0600Z-240912T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
441 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves
  building to 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal 
  Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
  road closures expected. 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. Significant wave runup and over-
  wash occurs along Gulf Front beaches, particularly in the Gulf
  Islands National Seashore area between Fort Pickens and
  Pensacola Beach.

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.

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

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-111800-
/O.UPG.KMOB.SU.Y.0012.240912T0300Z-240913T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0005.240911T1200Z-240913T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
441 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves
  building to 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, until 7 PM CDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$
750 
WHUS44 KMOB 111618
CFWMOB

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1118 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

ALZ265-266-120030-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.W.0002.240912T0600Z-240912T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240913T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
1118 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood 
  Warning, significant coastal flooding expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Around 3 feet inundation, water severely
  impacts portions of Bienville Blvd on the west end of Dauphin
  Island. Significant flooding with several feet of water on
  portions of Bienville Blvd. The last three miles of Bienville
  Blvd becomes impassable and is usually closed at these levels.
  Water will be underneath numerous homes (most of which are
  elevated) on the west end of the Island. Parts of the causeway
  leading to Dauphin Island are often closed due to coastal
  flooding. Most portions of Shell Belt and Coden Belt Roads are
  closed and impassable due to flood waters. Fort Morgan Road
  between mile markers 4 and 6 become flooded. Minor beach erosion
  along the Gulf beaches occurs, but no significant flooding of
  normally dry ground occurs. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-120030-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.W.0002.240912T0600Z-240912T1800Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
1118 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Around 3 feet inundation, much of the US 
  90/98 Causeway (both lanes), from just west of Battleship Park 
  through the I-10 Interchange area, all the way east to near Mayer 
  Park is flooded and closed to traffic with several feet of water 
  on the lanes in some locations. Some shoreline areas and shoreline 
  streets to the east of Water Street begin to flood. Portions of 
  Conception Street near Three Mile Creek and parts of Telegraph 
  Road near the Industrial Canal can flood. Flooding along Dauphin 
  Island Parkway on the north side of the Dog River Bridge becomes 
  more extensive with the roadway often becoming impassable.Fort 
  Morgan Road between mile markers 4 and 6 become flooded. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-120030-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240913T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.240912T0600Z-240912T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1118 AM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves 
  building to 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal 
  Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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. Significant wave runup and 
  over- wash occurs along Gulf Front beaches, particularly in 
  the Gulf Islands National Seashore area between Fort Pickens 
  and Pensacola Beach.

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.

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.

&&

$$
496 
WHUS44 KMOB 120003
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
703 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

ALZ265-266-121000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240913T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.W.0002.240912T0600Z-240912T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
703 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood 
  Warning, significant coastal flooding expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Around 3 feet inundation, water severely
  impacts portions of Bienville Blvd on the west end of Dauphin
  Island. The last three miles of Bienville Blvd becomes
  impassable and is usually closed at these levels. Water will be
  underneath numerous homes (most of which are elevated) on the
  west end of the Island. Parts of the causeway leading to Dauphin
  Island are often closed due to coastal flooding. Most portions
  of Shell Belt and Coden Belt Roads are closed and impassable due
  to flood waters. Fort Morgan Road between mile markers 4 and 6
  become flooded.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-121000-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240913T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.240912T0600Z-240912T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
703 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant wave runup and over-wash 
  occurs along Gulf Front beaches, particularly in the Gulf 
  Islands National Seashore area between Fort Pickens and 
  Pensacola Beach.

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.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-121000-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.W.0002.240912T0600Z-240912T1800Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
703 PM CDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM CDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Around 3 feet inundation, much of the US
  90/98 Causeway (both lanes), from just west of Battleship Park
  through the I-10 Interchange area, all the way east to near
  Mayer Park is flooded and closed to traffic with several feet of
  water on the lanes in some locations. Some shoreline areas and
  shoreline streets to the east of Water Street begin to flood.
  Portions of Conception Street near Three Mile Creek and parts of
  Telegraph Road near the Industrial Canal can flood. Flooding
  along Dauphin Island Parkway on the north side of the Dog River
  Bridge becomes more extensive with the roadway often becoming
  impassable.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$
348 
WHUS44 KMOB 120946
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
446 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2024

ALZ265-266-121800-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240912T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240913T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
446 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood 
  Warning, significant coastal flooding expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Roads may be closed. Low lying property including 
  homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be 
  inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. 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.

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Shoreline locations near Highway 163 
  (Dauphin Island Parkway) on the north side of the Dog River 
  Bridge from just north of Helen Wood Park to the south end of 
  North Marina Drive may also be flooded. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

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

$$

FLZ202-204-206-121800-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240913T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240912T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
446 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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...

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.

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

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-121800-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240912T1800Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
446 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM CDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property 
  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure 
  will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Both eastbound and westbound 1-10 ramps
  on US 90/98 Causeway can be closed after becoming impassable due
  to flood waters. Areas around the I-10 ramps (especially the
  east bound on-ramp and the west bound off-ramp) are often
  flooded to the point that they become impassable and closed to
  traffic.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

$$
185 
WHUS44 KMOB 121234
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
734 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2024

ALZ265-266-122045-
/O.CAN.KMOB.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240912T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240912T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240913T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
734 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 
  6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels of 1 to 3 feet above normally
  dry ground will continue through early afternoon. 

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...High water impacts significant 
  portions of Shell Belt and Coden Belt Roads, can result in 
  limited travel and some full closers.

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.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-121800-
/O.CAN.KMOB.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240912T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240912T1800Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
734 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels of 1 to 3 feet above normally
  dry ground will continue through early afternoon. 

* ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Lanes of US 90/98 Causeway (mainly
  eastbound, sometimes westbound) will flood. Both eastbound and
  westbound 1-10 ramps on US 90/98 Causeway can be closed after
  becoming impassable due to flood waters. Areas around the I-10
  ramps (especially the east bound on-ramp and the west bound off-
  ramp) are often flooded to the point that they become impassable
  and closed to traffic. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-122045-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240913T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240912T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
734 AM CDT Thu Sep 12 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 6 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT this afternoon. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only 
  isolated road closures expected. 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels of 1 to 2 feet above normally
  dry ground will continue through early afternoon.


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.

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.

&&

$$
958 
WHUS44 KMOB 121932
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
232 PM CDT Thu Sep 12 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-130345-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240913T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
232 PM CDT Thu Sep 12 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 7 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
811 
WHUS44 KMOB 130034
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
734 PM CDT Thu Sep 12 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
734 PM CDT Thu Sep 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* 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 Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
859 
WHUS44 KMOB 131120
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
620 AM CDT Fri Sep 13 2024

ALZ265-266-131230-
/O.CAN.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
620 AM CDT Fri Sep 13 2024

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

Swell is gradually subsiding and the rip current risk is expected
to become MODERATE along the Alabama beaches today. 

$$

FLZ202-204-206-132000-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0031.000000T0000Z-240913T2000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
620 AM CDT Fri Sep 13 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* 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 Friday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

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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.