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Rip Current Statement 32, NWS Tallahassee, FL

April 8, 20244 counties in Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Apr 8, 2024, 2:13 AM CDT for 4 counties in Florida. It took effect at Apr 8, 2024, 7:00 AM CDT. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 8, 2024, 2:13 AM CDT (07:13 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 8, 2024, 7:00 AM CDT
Expired
Apr 14, 2024, 2:00 AM CDT
In force
6 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 07:14 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 360 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, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2024-04-08Temperature 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, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2024-04-08The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 107 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
2281 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
107 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
289 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

797 
WHUS42 KTAE 080713
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
313 AM EDT Mon Apr 8 2024

FLZ115-090900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0032.240408T1200Z-240412T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
313 AM EDT Mon Apr 8 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-090900-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0032.240408T1600Z-240412T0800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
313 AM EDT Mon Apr 8 2024 /213 AM CDT Mon Apr 8 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM CDT/
TODAY THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today through late Thursday 
  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.

&&

$$
11 follow-up statements
983 
WHUS42 KTAE 081243
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
843 AM EDT Mon Apr 8 2024

FLZ115-090900-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240412T0800Z/
Coastal Franklin-
843 AM EDT Mon Apr 8 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-090900-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.240408T1600Z-240412T0800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
843 AM EDT Mon Apr 8 2024 /743 AM CDT Mon Apr 8 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT /11 AM
CDT/ TODAY THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Walton, Bay, and South and West-Facing Gulf County 
  Beaches.

* WHEN...From noon EDT /11 AM CDT/ today through late Thursday 
  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.

&&

$$
674 
WHUS42 KTAE 090036
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
836 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-120800-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240412T0800Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
836 PM EDT Mon Apr 8 2024 /736 PM CDT Mon Apr 8 2024/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Thursday 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.

&&

$$
974 
WHUS42 KTAE 090719
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
319 AM EDT Tue Apr 9 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-100900-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
319 AM EDT Tue Apr 9 2024 /219 AM CDT Tue Apr 9 2024/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL IMPACTS...The worst conditions this week will come
  from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday night, when life-
  threatening high surf is expected. Stay out of the water. Follow
  the advice of beach flags.

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.

&&

$$
404 
WHUS42 KTAE 100739
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
339 AM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

FLZ108-112-114-102100-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0008.240410T1800Z-240412T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
339 AM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024 /239 AM CDT Wed Apr 10 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ 
  this afternoon to 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Friday.

* 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. Follow the advice of beach flags. 

&&

$$

FLZ115-102100-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0008.240411T0600Z-240411T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Coastal Franklin-
339 AM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* 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...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM to 2 PM EDT 
  Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
407 
WHUS42 KTAE 101741
CFWTAE

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
141 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

FLZ118-127-128-134-120000-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.W.0002.240411T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
141 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate coastal flooding expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Inundation of 2 to 4 feet above normally dry ground is
  expected along the immediate coast within the warning area. This
  will result in flooding of roadways in Panacea, Saint Marks,
  Steinhatchee, Horseshoe Beach, and Steinhatchee. Some non-
  elevated structures, particularly those in Suwannee and
  Horseshoe Beach will be most vulnerable. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two high tides are expected to feature high
  water levels. The first is early on Thursday morning around 4 am
  ET. A higher high tide will occur around 2 pm ET on Thursday
  afternoon which could result in more widespread impacts in Dixie
  County. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FLZ115-120000-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0006.240411T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0008.240411T0600Z-240411T1800Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Coastal Franklin-
141 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 2 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this evening 
  to 8 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM to 
  2 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Water levels of 2 to 3 feet above normally dry ground
  is expected around the time of high tide early Thursday morning
  and again Thursday afternoon, particularly east Carrabelle. 
  Overwash of roadways on Alligator Point is likely. Dangerous 
  swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

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

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-114-120000-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0008.240410T1800Z-240412T0900Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
141 PM EDT Wed Apr 10 2024 /1241 PM CDT Wed Apr 10 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/
FRIDAY...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM EDT /1 PM CDT/ 
  this afternoon to 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ Friday.

* 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. Follow the advice of beach flags.

&&

$$

Godsey
688 
WHUS42 KTAE 110730
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
330 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

FLZ118-127-128-134-111530-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
330 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding is expected, and moderate coastal
  flooding is possible.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Inundation of 2 to 4 feet above normally dry ground 
  is expected along the immediate coast within the warning area. 
  This will result in flooding of roadways in Panacea, Saint 
  Marks, Steinhatchee, Horseshoe Beach, and Steinhatchee. Some 
  non- elevated structures, particularly those in Suwannee and 
  Horseshoe Beach will be most vulnerable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The period of greatest concern will be
  during the high tide cycle around 5 AM EDT this morning, with a
  period of secondary concern during the high tide around 3 to 4 
  PM EDT this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FLZ115-111530-
/O.EXT.KTAE.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240411T2000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Coastal Franklin-
330 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Water levels of 2 to 3 feet above normally dry ground
  is expected around the time of high tide early this morning and
  again this afternoon, particularly east Carrabelle. Overwash of
  roadways on Alligator Point is likely. Dangerous swimming and 
  surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can
  sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

FLZ108-111530-
/O.EXT.KTAE.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240412T0400Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
South Walton-
230 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  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. Follow the advice of beach flags.

&&

$$

FLZ112-114-111530-
/O.EXT.KTAE.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240412T1000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
330 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024 /230 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT /5 AM CDT/
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM EDT /5 AM CDT/ 
  Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  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. Follow the advice of beach flags.

&&

$$
192 
WHUS42 KTAE 111457
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1057 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

FLZ118-127-128-134-120000-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Wakulla-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
1057 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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

* WHAT...Moderate coastal flooding is expected. 

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

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Inundation of 2 to 4 feet above normally dry ground is
  expected along the immediate coast within the warning area. This
  will result in flooding of roadways in Panacea, Saint Marks,
  Steinhatchee, Horseshoe Beach, and Steinhatchee. Some non-elevated
  structures, particularly those in Suwannee and Horseshoe Beach 
  will be most vulnerable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will be highest around the
  time of high tide this afternoon between 3 PM ET and 5 PM ET.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FLZ115-120000-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240412T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240411T2000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Coastal Franklin-
1057 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Water levels of 1 to 3 feet above normally dry ground
  are expected around the time of high tide this afternoon, 
  particularly east Carrabelle. Overwash of roadways on Alligator 
  Point is likely. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$

FLZ108-120000-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240412T0400Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
South Walton-
957 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Walton County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  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. Follow the advice of beach flags.

&&

$$

FLZ112-114-120000-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240412T1000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
1057 AM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024 /957 AM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT /5 AM CDT/
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM EDT /5 AM CDT/ 
  Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  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. Follow the advice of beach flags.

&&

$$

Godsey
271 
WHUS42 KTAE 120049
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
849 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

FLZ108-130100-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240412T0400Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
South Walton-
749 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Walton County Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 PM CDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  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. Follow the advice of beach flags.

&&

$$

FLZ112-114-130100-
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240412T1000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
849 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024 /749 PM CDT Thu Apr 11 2024/

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT /5 AM CDT/
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM EDT /5 AM CDT/ 
  Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  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. Follow the advice of beach flags.

&&

$$

FLZ115-130100-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Coastal Franklin-
849 PM EDT Thu Apr 11 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Coastal Franklin County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night.

* IMPACTS...Water levels of 1 to 3 feet above normally dry 
  ground are expected around the time of high tide this 
  afternoon, particularly east Carrabelle. Overwash of roadways 
  on Alligator Point is likely. Dangerous swimming and surfing 
  conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep 
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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

&&

$$
448 
WHUS42 KTAE 120652
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
252 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

FLZ112-114-130730-
/O.CAN.KTAE.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240412T1000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
252 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024 /152 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024/

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Bay and Gulf County Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-115-130730-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Franklin-
252 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024 /152 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 2024/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Franklin County Beaches.

* 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.

&&

$$
435 
WHUS42 KTAE 121519
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1119 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-130900-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240413T0900Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
1119 AM EDT Fri Apr 12 2024 /1019 AM CDT Fri Apr 12 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 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.

&&

$$
043 
WHUS42 KTAE 130621
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
221 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-140700-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-240414T0700Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
221 AM EDT Sat Apr 13 2024 /121 AM CDT Sat Apr 13 2024/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 8, 2:35 PM CDTGale WatchTAE36 hr
Apr 8, 2:52 PM CDTSmall Craft AdvisoryTAE24 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.