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Rip Current Statement 12, NWS Tallahassee, FL

February 11, 20244 counties in Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Feb 11, 2024, 2:15 AM CST for 4 counties in Florida. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 11, 2024, 2:15 AM CST (08:15 UTC)
Expired
Feb 14, 2024, 6:00 PM CST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Tallahassee, FL

Counties Bay County, FL, Franklin County, FL, Gulf County, FL, Walton County, FL

The radar

The Eglin Afb radar (KEVX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:16 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Tallahassee Rgnl, FL (KTLH), launched 00:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 116 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 00:00Z on 2024-02-11Temperature 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, Tallahassee Rgnl, FL at 00:00Z on 2024-02-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 81 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
970 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
81 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
192 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
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The text

As transmitted.

735 
WHUS42 KTAE 110815
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
315 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2024

FLZ115-112100-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0012.240211T0815Z-240214T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240212T2300Z/
Coastal Franklin-
315 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is most likely
  around the times of high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-134-112100-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240212T2300Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
315 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Coastal Taylor and 
  Coastal Dixie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is most likely
  around the times of high tide.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-112100-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0012.240211T0815Z-240214T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
315 AM EST Sun Feb 11 2024 /215 AM CST Sun Feb 11 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of high surf near 6 feet is
  possible along the Bay County and west-facing Gulf County 
  beaches from Monday into Tuesday morning.

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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
427 
WHUS42 KTAE 111911
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
211 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2024

FLZ108-112-114-121200-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0006.240212T1800Z-240213T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240214T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
211 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2024 /111 PM CST Sun Feb 11 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST /NOON CST/ MONDAY
TO 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 8 
  feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM EST /noon CST/ Monday to 
  11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-121200-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240212T2300Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240214T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
211 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is most likely
  around astronomical high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-134-121200-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240212T2300Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
211 PM EST Sun Feb 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Coastal Taylor and 
  Coastal Dixie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is most likely
  around astronomical high tide.

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.

&&

$$
868 
WHUS42 KTAE 120652
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
152 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2024

FLZ115-130900-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240212T2300Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240214T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
152 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 
  evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is likely around the
  times of high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-134-122300-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240212T2300Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
152 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Jefferson, Coastal Wakulla, Coastal Taylor and 
  Coastal Dixie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is likely around the
  times of high tide.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-130900-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0006.240212T1800Z-240213T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240214T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
152 AM EST Mon Feb 12 2024 /1252 AM CST Mon Feb 12 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EST /NOON CST/
THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 8 
  feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this 
  afternoon to 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
396 
WHUS42 KTAE 122046
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
346 PM EST Mon Feb 12 2024

FLZ115-130500-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240212T2300Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240214T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
346 PM EST Mon Feb 12 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-128-134-122200-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240212T2300Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
346 PM EST Mon Feb 12 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

No coastal flooding is being observed with the current high tide
cycle, and additional minor coastal flooding is no longer 
expected.

$$

FLZ108-112-114-130500-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240213T1600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240214T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
346 PM EST Mon Feb 12 2024 /246 PM CST Mon Feb 12 2024/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST /10 AM
CST/ TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 8 
  feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM EST /noon CST/ this 
  afternoon to 11 AM EST /10 AM CST/ Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
417 
WHUS42 KTAE 130800
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
300 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2024

FLZ108-112-114-141100-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240215T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240213T1600Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
300 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2024 /200 AM CST Tue Feb 13 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST /10 AM
CST/ THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 8 
  feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, and Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM EST /10 AM 
  CST/ this 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.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-141100-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240215T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
300 AM EST Tue Feb 13 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
105 
WHUS42 KTAE 140806
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
306 AM EST Wed Feb 14 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-150000-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240215T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
306 AM EST Wed Feb 14 2024 /206 AM CST Wed Feb 14 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through this 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.

&&

$$
008 
WHUS42 KTAE 141800
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
100 PM EST Wed Feb 14 2024

FLZ112-141900-
/O.CAN.KTAE.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240215T0000Z/
Coastal Bay-
1200 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024

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

With calm winds across Bay county beaches, the high threat for rip 
currents has passed. A moderate risk for rip currents still exits 
at all Bay county beaches, and beach goers should still swim with 
caution. 

$$

FLZ108-114-115-150000-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-240215T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
100 PM EST Wed Feb 14 2024 /1200 PM CST Wed Feb 14 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST /6 PM
CST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, Gulf, and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Tallahassee, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 11, 2:19 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryTAE58 hr
Feb 11, 1:11 PM CSTHigh Surf AdvisoryTAEBay, Gulf, Walton45 hr

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Sources

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