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Rip Current Statement 19, NWS Melbourne, FL
NWS Melbourne, FL issued this rip current statement at Sep 9, 2025, 1:57 AM EDT for 5 counties in Florida. It took effect at Sep 9, 2025, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Sep 9, 2025, 1:57 AM EDT (05:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- Sep 9, 2025, 4:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Sep 16, 2025, 4:00 AM EDT
- In force
- 7 days
- Issued by
- NWS Melbourne, FL
Counties Brevard County, FL, Indian River County, FL, Martin County, FL, Saint Lucie County, FL, Volusia County, FL
The radar
The Melbourne radar (KMLB), 23 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:01 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Cape Canaveral, FL (KXMR), launched 00:00Z, 6.0 hours before the alert went out and 65 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 421 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -32 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 991 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 19 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 7 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 37 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
966 WHUS42 KMLB 090557 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 157 AM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025 FLZ141-154-347-447-647-747-110800- /O.NEW.KMLB.RP.S.0019.250909T0800Z-250911T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 157 AM EDT Tue Sep 9 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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. && $$
8 follow-up statements
873 WHUS42 KMLB 100637 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 237 AM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025 FLZ141-154-347-447-647-747-110800- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250911T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 237 AM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
906 WHUS42 KMLB 100925 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 525 AM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025 FLZ159-164-110800- /O.EXB.KMLB.RP.S.0019.250910T1200Z-250911T0800Z/ Coastal Saint Lucie-Coastal Martin- 525 AM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected. * WHERE...Coastal Saint Lucie and Coastal Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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. && $$ FLZ141-154-347-447-647-747-110800- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250911T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 525 AM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf expected. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
068 WHUS42 KMLB 101903 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 303 PM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-120600- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250912T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 303 PM EDT Wed Sep 10 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Coastal Indian River, Coastal Saint Lucie, Coastal Martin, Mainland Northern Brevard, Northern Brevard Barrier Islands, Mainland Southern Brevard and Southern Brevard Barrier Islands Counties. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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. && $$
937 WHUS42 KMLB 110631 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 231 AM EDT Thu Sep 11 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-130800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250913T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 231 AM EDT Thu Sep 11 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf. * WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
545 WHUS42 KMLB 120712 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 312 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-130800- /O.CON.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250913T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 312 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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. && $$
535 WHUS42 KMLB 130551 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 151 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-140800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250914T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 151 AM EDT Sat Sep 13 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf, especially north of the Cape. * WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
606 WHUS42 KMLB 140543 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 143 AM EDT Sun Sep 14 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-150800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250915T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 143 AM EDT Sun Sep 14 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and rough surf, especially north of the Cape. * WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. 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. && $$
035 WHUS42 KMLB 150603 CFWMLB Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Melbourne FL 203 AM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025 FLZ141-154-159-164-347-447-647-747-160800- /O.EXT.KMLB.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250916T0800Z/ Coastal Volusia-Coastal Indian River-Coastal Saint Lucie- Coastal Martin-Mainland Northern Brevard- Northern Brevard Barrier Islands-Mainland Southern Brevard- Southern Brevard Barrier Islands- 203 AM EDT Mon Sep 15 2025 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Beaches of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Saint Lucie, and Martin Counties. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as jetties and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and signs. Entering the surf is strongly discouraged. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Melbourne, FL issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 4:57 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Volusia | 2 hr |
| Sep 9, 3:24 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Orange | 96 min |
| Sep 9, 3:54 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Orange | 96 min |
| Sep 9, 4:11 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | MLB | Orange | 94 min |
| Sep 9, 4:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Brevard | 15 min |
| Sep 9, 4:15 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Indian River | 15 min |
| Sep 9, 4:36 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Brevard | 24 min |
| Sep 9, 4:40 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Orange, Seminole | 95 min |
| Sep 9, 4:43 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 32 min | |
| Sep 9, 5:29 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | MLB | 31 min | |
| Sep 9, 5:32 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Brevard | 88 min |
| Sep 9, 5:50 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Indian River, Saint Lucie | 115 min |
| Sep 9, 6:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | MLB | Brevard | 13 min |
| Sep 9, 6:17 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Brevard | 88 min |
| Sep 9, 6:26 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | MLB | Martin, Okeechobee | 94 min |
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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.