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Rip Current Statement 28, NWS Tallahassee, FL

March 22, 20244 counties in Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Mar 22, 2024, 1:54 AM CDT for 4 counties in Florida. It took effect at Mar 22, 2024, 5:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 7 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 22, 2024, 1:54 AM CDT (06:54 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 22, 2024, 5:00 AM CDT
Expired
Mar 28, 2024, 9:00 PM CDT
In force
7 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 06:56 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Eglin AFB/Valpar, FL (KVPS), launched 00:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 106 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, Eglin AFB/Valpar, FL at 00:00Z on 2024-03-22Temperature 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, Eglin AFB/Valpar, FL at 00:00Z on 2024-03-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -76 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
2451 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-76 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
1 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

747 
WHUS42 KTAE 220654
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
254 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-230600-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0028.240322T1000Z-240323T0600Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
254 AM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024 /154 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT /5 AM CDT/ THIS
MORNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT /5 AM CDT/ this morning 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.

&&

$$
13 follow-up statements
878 
WHUS42 KTAE 221915
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
315 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-230930-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240324T0700Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
315 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024 /215 PM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
678 
WHUS42 KTAE 222028
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
428 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

FLZ115-231100-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0004.240323T0300Z-240323T1100Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240324T0700Z/
Coastal Franklin-
428 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EDT SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 7 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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...The next high tide at Apalachicola is 3:34
  AM EDT.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-231100-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0004.240322T2028Z-240323T1100Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-
428 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Jefferson and Coastal Wakulla Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ128-231100-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0004.240323T0300Z-240323T1100Z/
Coastal Taylor-
428 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
7 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Taylor County.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The next high tide at Keaton Beach is 1:45 AM
  EDT.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-231100-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240324T0700Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
428 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024 /328 PM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
390 
WHUS42 KTAE 230152
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
952 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

FLZ115-230800-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0004.240323T0300Z-240323T1100Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240324T0700Z/
Coastal Franklin-
952 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 11 PM this evening 
  to 7 AM EDT Saturday. Coastal flooding concerns revolve around 
  early Saturday morning's high tide.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-230800-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240323T1100Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-
952 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Jefferson and Coastal Wakulla Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EDT Saturday. Coastal flooding concerns
  revolve around early Saturday morning's high tide

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ128-230800-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0004.240323T0300Z-240323T1100Z/
Coastal Taylor-
952 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Taylor County.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 7 AM EDT Saturday. Coastal
  flooding concerns revolve around early Saturday morning's high
  tide

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-230800-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240324T0700Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
952 PM EDT Fri Mar 22 2024 /852 PM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
919 
WHUS42 KTAE 231510
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1110 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-240700-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240324T0700Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
1110 AM EDT Sat Mar 23 2024 /1010 AM CDT Sat Mar 23 2024/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
549 
WHUS42 KTAE 240638
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
238 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-241445-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
238 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024 /138 AM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
869 
WHUS42 KTAE 241520
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1120 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-251130-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
1120 AM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024 /1020 AM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
419 
WHUS42 KTAE 241824
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
224 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024

FLZ108-112-250230-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0007.240325T1800Z-240327T0600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
124 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 1 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM Monday to 1 AM 
  CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-115-250230-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
224 PM EDT Sun Mar 24 2024 /124 PM CDT Sun Mar 24 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
093 
WHUS42 KTAE 250914
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
514 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

FLZ108-112-251715-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0007.240325T1800Z-240327T0600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
414 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 1 AM CDT WEDNESDAY...

* 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...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM Monday to 1 AM 
  CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-115-251715-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
514 AM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024 /414 AM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
665 
WHUS42 KTAE 251936
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
336 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

FLZ115-270000-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0005.240326T0400Z-240327T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
Coastal Franklin-
336 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM
EDT TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Around the time of high tide early Tuesday morning and
  again Tuesday Afternoon, water is expected to overwash low lying
  beach access roads and beachfront property, especially in 
  Alligator Point. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers 
  away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-270000-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0005.240326T0400Z-240327T0000Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-
336 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 8 PM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Jefferson and Coastal Wakulla Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Around the time of high tide early Tuesday morning and
  again Tuesday Afternoon, water is expected to overwash low lying
  beach access roads in areas like Mashes Sands Beach, Bottoms 
  Road in Panacea, Old Fort Road in St Marks and other docks and 
  low lying areas along the waterfront.
  

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-270000-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240327T0600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
236 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* 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...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM Monday to 1 AM 
  CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-270000-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
Coastal Gulf-
336 PM EDT Mon Mar 25 2024 /236 PM CDT Mon Mar 25 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$

Godsey
282 
WHUS42 KTAE 260835
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
435 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

FLZ115-261645-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
Coastal Franklin-
435 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight tonight 
  to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Around the time of high tide early Tuesday morning 
  and again Tuesday Afternoon, water is expected to overwash low 
  lying beach access roads and beachfront property, especially 
  in Alligator Point. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

FLZ118-127-261645-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240327T0000Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-
435 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Jefferson and Coastal Wakulla Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Around the time of high tide early Tuesday morning 
  and again Tuesday Afternoon, water is expected to overwash low 
  lying beach access roads in areas like Mashes Sands Beach, 
  Bottoms Road in Panacea, Old Fort Road in St Marks and other 
  docks and low lying areas along the waterfront.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-261645-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240327T0600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
335 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* 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...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM Monday to 1 AM 
  CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-261645-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
Coastal Gulf-
435 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024 /335 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
052 
WHUS42 KTAE 270108
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
908 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

FLZ108-112-270830-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-240327T0600Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
808 PM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CDT
WEDNESDAY...

* 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...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from 1 PM Monday to 1 AM 
  CDT Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-115-270830-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240327T1200Z/
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
908 PM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024 /808 PM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT /7 AM
CDT/ WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
312 
WHUS42 KTAE 270817
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
417 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-281200-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240328T1200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
417 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2024 /317 AM CDT Wed Mar 27 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
455 
WHUS42 KTAE 280710
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
310 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-290000-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-240329T0200Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
310 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2024 /210 AM CDT Thu Mar 28 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 22, 1:37 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE83 min
Mar 22, 1:57 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE35 min
Mar 22, 2:44 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEFranklin46 min
Mar 22, 3:04 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE56 min
Mar 22, 3:13 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryTAEGadsden, Leon2 hr
Mar 22, 3:28 PM CDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryTAEFranklin, Jefferson, Taylor, Wakulla15 hr
Mar 22, 3:40 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementTAEGadsden, Leon65 min
Mar 22, 4:04 PM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE56 min

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Rip Current Statements in Florida, 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.