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Rip Current Statement 81, NWS Tallahassee, FL

September 24, 20244 counties in Florida

NWS Tallahassee, FL issued this rip current statement at Sep 24, 2024, 2:17 AM CDT for 4 counties in Florida. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 24, 2024, 2:17 AM CDT (07:17 UTC)
Expired
Sep 29, 2024, 1:00 AM CDT
In force
5 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 07:17 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

Birmingham, AL (KBMX), launched 00:00Z, 7.3 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 2024-09-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 410 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Birmingham, AL at 00:00Z on 2024-09-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 20 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
410 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-35 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1659 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
20 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
44 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.6

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The text

As transmitted.

006 
WHUS42 KTAE 240717
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
317 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

FLZ115-250930-
/O.NEW.KTAE.RP.S.0081.240924T0717Z-240928T0500Z/
Coastal Franklin-
317 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to a high risk of rip currents,
  dangerous surf is likely as a tropical system moves into the
  Gulf of Mexico. 

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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
145 
WHUS42 KTAE 241516
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1116 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

FLZ114-250930-
/O.EXA.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240928T0500Z/
Coastal Gulf-
1116 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 /1016 AM CDT Tue Sep 24 2024/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South-facing Gulf County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to a high risk of rip currents,
  dangerous surf is likely as a tropical system moves into the
  Gulf of Mexico. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-250930-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240928T0500Z/
Coastal Franklin-
1116 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to a high risk of rip currents,
  dangerous surf is likely as a tropical system moves into the
  Gulf of Mexico. 

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.

&&

$$
340 
WHUS42 KTAE 250704
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
304 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

FLZ114-115-251515-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240928T0500Z/
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
304 AM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024 /204 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South-facing Gulf County and all Franklin County 
  Beaches.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
114 
WHUS42 KTAE 251617
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1217 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024

FLZ108-112-290000-
/O.EXB.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
1117 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Bay County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hurricane Helene will produce life-
  threatening rip currents, heed posted 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-115-290000-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
1217 PM EDT Wed Sep 25 2024 /1117 AM CDT Wed Sep 25 2024/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Gulf and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hurricane Helene will produce life-
  threatening rip currents, heed posted 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.

&&

$$
219 
WHUS42 KTAE 270916
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
516 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

FLZ112-114-271730-
/O.NEW.KTAE.CF.Y.0008.240927T0916Z-240927T1700Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-
516 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 /416 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024/

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT /NOON CDT/
THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT /noon 
  CDT/ this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Saturday 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...1 to 3 feet of inundation on normally dry
  ground is expected this morning along the shores of Bay and Gulf
  Counties. Conditions will slowly improve through the day.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-115-271730-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Franklin-
516 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 /416 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
236 
WHUS42 KTAE 271001
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
601 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

FLZ108-271815-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0010.240927T1001Z-240927T2000Z/
/O.EXA.KTAE.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240927T1700Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
South Walton-
501 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 13 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Walton County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon CDT 
  today. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Inundation of 1 to 3 feet is expected
  through this morning on normally dry ground near the shoreline.

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.

Stay out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

&&

$$

FLZ112-271815-
/O.NEW.KTAE.SU.Y.0010.240927T1001Z-240927T2000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240927T1700Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Coastal Bay-
501 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CDT
TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 13 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, 
  minor coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Bay County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until noon CDT 
  today. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Inundation of 1 to 3 feet is expected on
  normally dry ground near the shoreline.

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.

Stay 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.

&&

$$

FLZ114-271815-
/O.CON.KTAE.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240927T1700Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Coastal Gulf-
601 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 /501 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024/

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT /NOON
CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Bay and Coastal Gulf Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT /noon 
  CDT/ this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Saturday 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...Inundation of 1 to 3 feet will affect
  normally dry ground near the shoreline.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ115-271815-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
601 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Walton and Franklin County Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
905 
WHUS42 KTAE 271513
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1113 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

FLZ115-272200-
/O.EXB.KTAE.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240927T2200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Coastal Franklin-
1113 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
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 EDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  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.


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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-128-134-272200-
/O.EXB.KTAE.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240927T2200Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Taylor-Coastal Dixie-
1113 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

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

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

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ108-112-272200-
/O.EXT.KTAE.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240927T2200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240927T2000Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-
1013 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 9 
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...South Walton and Coastal Bay Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, until 3 PM CDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  evening.

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

&&

$$

FLZ114-272200-
/O.EXT.KTAE.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240927T2200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
Coastal Gulf-
1113 AM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 /1013 AM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024/

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT /5 PM CDT/
THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Gulf County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 PM EDT /5 PM 
  CDT/ this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Saturday 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.

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.

&&

$$
201 
WHUS42 KTAE 272158
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
558 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-281000-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240927T2200Z/
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
558 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 /458 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024/

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

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 to 9 
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ118-128-272300-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240927T2200Z/
Coastal Jefferson-Coastal Taylor-
558 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Tides have fallen below levels for minor flooding.

$$

FLZ134-280700-
/O.EXT.KTAE.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240928T0700Z/
Coastal Dixie-
558 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Dixie County.

* WHEN...Until 3 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.

&&

$$
887 
WHUS42 KTAE 280218
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
1018 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

FLZ134-280330-
/O.CAN.KTAE.CF.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240928T0700Z/
Coastal Dixie-
1018 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Tide levels have fallen below the criteria for minor coastal
flood.

$$

FLZ108-112-114-115-281030-
/O.CON.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240929T0000Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
1018 PM EDT Fri Sep 27 2024 /918 PM CDT Fri Sep 27 2024/

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday evening.

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

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.

&&

$$
214 
WHUS42 KTAE 280618
CFWTAE

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tallahassee FL
218 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024

FLZ108-112-114-115-281600-
/O.EXT.KTAE.RP.S.0081.000000T0000Z-240929T0600Z/
South Walton-Coastal Bay-Coastal Gulf-Coastal Franklin-
218 AM EDT Sat Sep 28 2024 /118 AM CDT Sat Sep 28 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...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...

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.

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 24, 1:46 AM CDTFlood WatchTAEBay, Calhoun, Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf and 10 more3 days
Sep 24, 4:10 AM CDTHurricane WatchTAEDixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon and 3 more24 hr
Sep 24, 4:10 AM CDTStorm Surge WatchTAEDixie, Franklin, Gulf, Jefferson, Taylor, Wakulla36 hr
Sep 24, 4:10 AM CDTTropical Storm WatchTAEBay, Calhoun, Gulf24 hr
Sep 24, 6:32 AM CDTSpecial Marine WarningTAE51 min
Sep 24, 4:07 PM CDTHurricane WarningTAECalhoun, Dixie, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Jackson and 6 more60 hr
Sep 24, 4:07 PM CDTStorm Surge WarningTAEDixie, Franklin, Gulf, Jefferson, Taylor, Wakulla66 hr
Sep 24, 4:07 PM CDTTropical Storm WarningTAEBay, Calhoun, Dixie, Franklin, Holmes, Jackson and 7 more63 hr

Nearby

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.