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Rip Current Statement 4, NWS Mobile, AL

January 21, 2024Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Jan 21, 2024, 4:41 AM CST for Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida; Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama. It took effect at Jan 22, 2024, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 21, 2024, 4:41 AM CST (10:41 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 22, 2024, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Jan 28, 2024, 6:00 AM CST
In force
6 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 10:45 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, 10.7 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 2024-01-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2024-01-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -81 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
2200 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
45 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-81 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
52 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

572 
WHUS44 KMOB 211041
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
441 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-211845-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0004.240122T1200Z-240125T1100Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
441 AM CST Sun Jan 21 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE WEDNESDAY 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 Monday morning through late Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
22 follow-up statements
736 
WHUS44 KMOB 211849
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1249 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-220300-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0004.240122T1200Z-240126T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1249 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Monday morning through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
555 
WHUS44 KMOB 220240
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
840 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-221045-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.240122T1200Z-240126T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
840 PM CST Sun Jan 21 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST MONDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST Monday through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
337 
WHUS44 KMOB 221059
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
459 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-221900-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0004.240122T1200Z-240127T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
459 AM CST Mon Jan 22 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT 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...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.

&&

$$
026 
WHUS44 KMOB 222008
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
208 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-230400-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.240123T1200Z-240125T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240127T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
208 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Tuesday to 
  midnight CST Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
989 
WHUS44 KMOB 230257
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
857 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-231100-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.240123T1200Z-240125T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240127T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
857 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 7 
  feet expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Tuesday to 
  midnight CST Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
361 
WHUS44 KMOB 230313 AAA
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Mobile AL
913 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-231115-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.240123T1200Z-240125T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240127T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
913 PM CST Mon Jan 22 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TUESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT CST WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Tuesday to 
  midnight CST Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
441 
WHUS44 KMOB 231036
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
436 AM CST Tue Jan 23 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-231900-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.240123T1200Z-240125T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240127T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
436 AM CST Tue Jan 23 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 6 
  feet expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight CST 
  Wednesday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
476 
WHUS44 KMOB 231803
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1203 PM CST Tue Jan 23 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-240230-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240125T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240127T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1203 PM CST Tue Jan 23 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight CST 
  Wednesday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$
705 
WHUS44 KMOB 240207
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
807 PM CST Tue Jan 23 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-241200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240125T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240127T0000Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
807 PM CST Tue Jan 23 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight CST 
  Wednesday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  afternoon.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$
385 
WHUS44 KMOB 241035
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
435 AM CST Wed Jan 24 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-241900-
/O.EXT.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240128T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240125T0600Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
435 AM CST Wed Jan 24 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 6 
  feet in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight CST tonight.

* 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.

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

&&

$$
781 
WHUS44 KMOB 241913
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
113 PM CST Wed Jan 24 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-250330-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240125T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240128T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
113 PM CST Wed Jan 24 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$
378 
WHUS44 KMOB 250258
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
858 PM CST Wed Jan 24 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-251200-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240125T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240128T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
858 PM CST Wed Jan 24 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CST
TONIGHT...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to
  6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until midnight CST tonight. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$
506 
WHUS44 KMOB 251020
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
420 AM CST Thu Jan 25 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-251830-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240128T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
420 AM CST Thu Jan 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
067 
WHUS44 KMOB 251953
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
153 PM CST Thu Jan 25 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-260400-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240128T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
153 PM CST Thu Jan 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
749 
WHUS44 KMOB 260330
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
930 PM CST Thu Jan 25 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-261200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240128T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
930 PM CST Thu Jan 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
100 
WHUS44 KMOB 260850
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
250 AM CST Fri Jan 26 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-261700-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240128T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
250 AM CST Fri Jan 26 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
994 
WHUS44 KMOB 261610
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1010 AM CST Fri Jan 26 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-270015-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240128T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1010 AM CST Fri Jan 26 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$
969 
WHUS44 KMOB 262349
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
549 PM CST Fri Jan 26 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-271200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240128T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
549 PM CST Fri Jan 26 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
822 
WHUS44 KMOB 270853
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
253 AM CST Sat Jan 27 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-271700-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240128T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
253 AM CST Sat Jan 27 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.

&&

$$
426 
WHUS44 KMOB 271854
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1254 PM CST Sat Jan 27 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-280300-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240128T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1254 PM CST Sat Jan 27 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...

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.

&&

$$
904 
WHUS44 KMOB 280332
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
932 PM CST Sat Jan 27 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-281145-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240128T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
932 PM CST Sat Jan 27 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST
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 6 AM CST Sunday.

* 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.

&&

$$
614 
WHUS44 KMOB 280902
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
302 AM CST Sun Jan 28 2024

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-281200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240128T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
302 AM CST Sun Jan 28 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* 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 6 AM CST early this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 21, 2:28 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB70 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.