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Rip Current Statement 22, NWS Tampa Bay, FL

August 4, 20246 counties in Florida

NWS Tampa Bay, FL issued this rip current statement at Aug 4, 2024, 11:40 PM EDT for 6 counties in Florida. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 4, 2024, 11:40 PM EDT (03:40 UTC)
Expired
Aug 8, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Tampa Bay, FL

Counties Charlotte County, FL, Hillsborough County, FL, Lee County, FL, Manatee County, FL, Pinellas County, FL, Sarasota County, FL

The radar

The Tampa radar (KTBW), 44 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 03:45 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

Tampa Bay, FL (KTBW), launched 00:00Z, 3.7 hours before the alert went out and 43 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, Tampa Bay, FL at 00:00Z on 2024-08-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 881 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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, Tampa Bay, FL at 00:00Z on 2024-08-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 500 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
881 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-1 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
467 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
500 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
550 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
1.8
Supercell composite
12.4

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The text

As transmitted.

724 
WHUS42 KTBW 050340
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1140 PM EDT Sun Aug 4 2024

FLZ162-165-070000-
/O.NEW.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.240805T0340Z-240807T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.240805T0340Z-240807T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KTBW.RP.S.0022.240805T0340Z-240807T0000Z/
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
1140 PM EDT Sun Aug 4 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2 to 4 feet.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
376 
WHUS42 KTBW 051230
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
830 AM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

FLZ160-070000-
/O.EXA.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KTBW.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
Coastal Sarasota-
830 AM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 feet or
  higher. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 

* WHERE...Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ162-165-070000-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
830 AM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 feet or
  higher. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 

* WHERE...Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
351 
WHUS42 KTBW 051848
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
248 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

FLZ050-151-155-070000-
/O.EXA.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KTBW.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-
248 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 feet or
  higher. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough and Coastal Manatee 
  Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ149-070000-
/O.EXA.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
Coastal Pasco-
248 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Pasco County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ160-162-165-070000-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
Coastal Sarasota-Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
248 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 feet or 
  higher. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
998 
WHUS42 KTBW 052105
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
505 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

FLZ139-142-148-060515-
/O.EXA.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-
505 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Levy, Coastal Citrus and Coastal Hernando 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-060515-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
505 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
TUESDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, 
  Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ149-060515-
/O.CON.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
Coastal Pasco-
505 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Coastal Pasco County.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
365 
WHUS42 KTBW 060219
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
1019 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-061030-
/O.CAN.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
1019 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to
  5 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, 
  Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ139-142-148-149-060330-
/O.CAN.KTBW.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco-
1019 PM EDT Mon Aug 5 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Water levels have receded and coastal flooding is no longer
expected.

$$
430 
WHUS42 KTBW 061755
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
155 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-070000-
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
155 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 5 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, 
  Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Tuesday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
739 
WHUS42 KTBW 061915
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
315 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-080000-
/O.EXT.KTBW.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/
/O.CON.KTBW.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-240807T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
315 PM EDT Tue Aug 6 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 
  to 5 feet. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, 
  Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening.

* 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.

&&

$$
155 
WHUS42 KTBW 070757
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
357 AM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-090000-
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
357 AM EDT Wed Aug 7 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, 
  Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
406 
WHUS42 KTBW 080737
CFWTBW

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
337 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

FLZ050-151-155-160-162-165-090000-
/O.CON.KTBW.RP.S.0022.000000T0000Z-240809T0000Z/
Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota-
Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee-
337 AM EDT Thu Aug 8 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, 
  Coastal Sarasota, Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee Counties.

* 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 Tampa Bay, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 4, 8:06 PM EDTTornado WarningTBWHillsborough, Manatee12 min
Aug 4, 9:10 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningTBWHillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas3 hr
Aug 4, 9:23 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatTBWManatee, Sarasota3 hr
Aug 4, 9:29 PM EDTTornado WarningTBWManatee, Sarasota31 min
Aug 4, 9:33 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningTBW57 min
Aug 4, 10:15 PM EDTTornado WarningTBWDeSoto, Hardee17 min
Aug 4, 11:26 PM EDTTornado WarningTBWManatee19 min
Aug 4, 11:40 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryTBWCharlotte, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lee, Levy and 4 more23 hr
Aug 4, 11:40 PM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryTBWCharlotte, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pinellas, Sarasota44 hr
Aug 5, 12:09 AM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatTBWHernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota5 hr
Aug 5, 12:59 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWManatee3 days
Aug 5, 2:04 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningTBWCharlotte, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Levy, Manatee and 4 more3 hr
Aug 5, 2:56 AM EDTTornado WarningTBWManatee, Sarasota8 min
Aug 5, 4:47 AM EDTFlash Flood WarningTBWCitrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Levy, Manatee, Pasco and 4 more6 hr
Aug 5, 4:55 AM EDTTornado WarningTBWManatee, Sarasota20 min
Aug 5, 5:13 AM EDTTornado WarningTBWHardee, Hillsborough, Manatee, Polk6 min
Aug 5, 6:01 AM EDTTornado WarningTBWPolk14 min
Aug 5, 8:03 AM EDTTornado WarningTBWPolk27 min
Aug 5, 8:39 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWCitrus, Levy21 days
Aug 5, 8:43 AM EDTRiver Flood WarningTBWCitrus14 hr
Aug 5, 11:30 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryTBW45 hr
Aug 5, 11:45 AM EDTAreal Flood WarningTBWCitrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and 2 more6 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.