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Rip Current Statement 32, NWS Mobile, AL

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

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Sep 24, 2024, 4:18 PM CDT for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Sep 25, 2024, 9:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 24, 2024, 4:18 PM CDT (21:18 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 25, 2024, 9:00 PM CDT
Expired
Sep 29, 2024, 1:00 AM CDT
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

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

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:18 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, 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 12:00Z on 2024-09-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 309 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 12:00Z on 2024-09-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -2 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
309 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-33 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
832 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
13 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-2 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

222 
WHUS44 KMOB 242118
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
418 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-250430-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0032.240926T0200Z-240928T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
418 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY 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 Wednesday evening through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
15 follow-up statements
032 
WHUS44 KMOB 250421
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1121 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-251230-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.240926T0200Z-240928T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1121 PM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
THROUGH LATE FRIDAY 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 Wednesday evening through late Friday 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.

&&

$$
077 
WHUS44 KMOB 250719
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
219 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-251600-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.240926T0200Z-240928T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
219 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024

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

&&

$$
020 
WHUS44 KMOB 251453
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
953 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-252300-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.W.0006.240926T1100Z-240927T1700Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.240926T0200Z-240928T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
953 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO NOON CDT
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 9 PM CDT this 
  evening through late Friday night. For the High Surf Warning, 
  from 6 AM Thursday to noon CDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wave runup should result in water levels of
  1 to 2 feet above normally dry ground.

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.

&&

$$
626 
WHUS44 KMOB 252055
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
355 PM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-260400-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0006.240926T1100Z-240927T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.SU.W.0006.240926T1100Z-240927T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.240926T0200Z-240928T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
355 PM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM CDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 1 PM
CDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 1 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously 
  large breaking waves of 6 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 9 PM CDT this 
  evening through late Friday night. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday. For the High 
  Surf Warning, from 6 AM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-260400-
/O.NEW.KMOB.CF.Y.0006.240926T1100Z-240927T1800Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
355 PM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 1 PM
CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$
097 
WHUS44 KMOB 260244
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
944 PM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-261045-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0006.240926T1100Z-240927T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0006.240926T1100Z-240927T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240928T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
944 PM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 1 PM
CDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO
1 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 
  6 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night. For the High Surf Warning, from 6 AM Thursday to 1 PM 
  CDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday 
  to 1 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.


&&

$$

ALZ263-264-261045-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0006.240926T1100Z-240927T1800Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
944 PM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO
1 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 1 PM CDT Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$
592 
WHUS44 KMOB 260819
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
319 AM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-261700-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0006.240926T1100Z-240927T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0006.240926T1100Z-240927T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240928T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
319 AM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 6
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night. For the High Surf Warning, until 1 PM CDT Friday. For 
  the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM CDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-261700-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0006.240926T1100Z-240927T1800Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
319 AM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$
526 
WHUS44 KMOB 261651
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1151 AM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-270100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240927T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240927T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240928T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1151 AM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 6 to 11 feet in the surf zone. 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 High Surf Warning, until 1 PM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-270100-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240927T1800Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
1151 AM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$
313 
WHUS44 KMOB 270057
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
757 PM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-270900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240927T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240927T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240928T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
757 PM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT FRIDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 7 to 11 feet in the surf zone. 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 High Surf Warning, until 1 PM CDT Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday night.

* 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.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-270900-
/O.CON.KMOB.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240927T1800Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
757 PM CDT Thu Sep 26 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 PM CDT Friday.

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

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.

&&

$$
186 
WHUS44 KMOB 270843
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
343 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

ALZ265-266-271600-
/O.EXT.KMOB.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240927T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240928T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240927T1800Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
343 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. 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 11 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  morning. For the High Surf Warning, until 1 PM CDT this 
  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.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-271600-
/O.EXT.KMOB.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240927T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240927T1800Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
343 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood 
  Advisory, minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM CDT this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  evening. For the High Surf Warning, until 1 PM CDT this 
  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.

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.

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-271600-
/O.EXT.KMOB.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240927T1600Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
343 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

* WHEN...Until 11 AM CDT this morning.

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

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.

&&

$$
684 
WHUS44 KMOB 271606
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1106 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

ALZ265-266-280000-
/O.EXP.KMOB.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240927T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0013.240927T1800Z-240928T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240927T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240928T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
1106 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Surf
  Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected in the
  surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

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

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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


&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-280000-
/O.EXP.KMOB.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240927T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0013.240927T1800Z-240928T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.W.0006.000000T0000Z-240927T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1106 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 6 to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Surf 
  Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet expected in the 
  surf zone. 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 1 PM CDT this afternoon.
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM CDT this evening. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. 

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

ALZ263-264-271715-
/O.EXP.KMOB.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240927T1600Z/
Mobile Central-Baldwin Central-
1106 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Water levels have generally fallen below advisory levels at
coastal gauges.

$$
340 
WHUS44 KMOB 272004
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
304 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

ALZ265-266-280400-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240928T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240928T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
304 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FLZ202-204-206-280400-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240928T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
304 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
896 
WHUS44 KMOB 280423
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1123 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

FLZ202-204-206-281230-
/O.EXP.KMOB.SU.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-240928T0400Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Escambia Coastal-Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1123 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

ALZ265-266-281200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240928T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-
1123 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM CDT Saturday.

* 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 280908
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
408 AM CDT Sat Sep 28 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-281800-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240929T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
408 AM CDT Sat Sep 28 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Mobile Coastal, Baldwin Coastal, 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.

&&

$$
341 
WHUS44 KMOB 281811
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
111 PM CDT Sat Sep 28 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-290200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240929T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
111 PM CDT Sat Sep 28 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
960 
WHUS44 KMOB 290100
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
800 PM CDT Sat Sep 28 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-290600-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240929T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
800 PM CDT Sat Sep 28 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 1 AM CDT Sunday.

* 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
Sep 24, 4:11 PM CDTTropical Storm WarningMOB58 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.