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Rip Current Statement 6, NWS Mobile, AL

February 11, 2025Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida

NWS Mobile, AL issued this rip current statement at Feb 11, 2025, 3:08 AM CST for Baldwin County, Mobile County, Alabama; Escambia County, Okaloosa County, Santa Rosa County, Florida. It took effect at Feb 12, 2025, 6:00 AM CST. It was in force for 48 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 11, 2025, 3:08 AM CST (09:08 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 12, 2025, 6:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 14, 2025, 6:00 AM CST
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS Mobile, AL

Counties Baldwin County, AL, Mobile County, AL, Escambia County, FL, Okaloosa County, FL, Santa Rosa County, FL

The radar

The Mobile radar (KMOB), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:13 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Slidell Radar S, LA (KSIL), launched 00:00Z, 9.1 hours before the alert went out and 227 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2025-02-11Temperature 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, Slidell Radar S, LA at 00:00Z on 2025-02-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 49 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
667 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
29 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
49 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
127 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

878 
WHUS44 KMOB 110908
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
308 AM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-111800-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0006.250212T1200Z-250214T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
308 AM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Thursday night.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
780 
WHUS44 KMOB 111757
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1157 AM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-120200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0006.250212T1200Z-250214T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1157 AM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...From Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
530 
WHUS44 KMOB 120329
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
929 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-121130-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0006.250212T1200Z-250214T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
929 PM CST Tue Feb 11 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM CST
WEDNESDAY THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM CST Wednesday 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.

&&

$$
171 
WHUS44 KMOB 120920
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
320 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-121730-
/O.NEW.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.250212T1800Z-250213T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0006.250212T1200Z-250214T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
320 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON CST
THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon today to noon CST 
  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.

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.

&&

$$
071 
WHUS44 KMOB 121728
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
1128 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-130130-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.250212T1800Z-250213T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250214T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
1128 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from noon today to noon CST 
  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.

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.

&&

$$
024 
WHUS44 KMOB 130131
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
731 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-130945-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250213T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250214T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
731 PM CST Wed Feb 12 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon CST Thursday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 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.

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.

&&

$$
252 
WHUS44 KMOB 130936
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
336 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-131800-
/O.CON.KMOB.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250213T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250214T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
336 AM CST Thu Feb 13 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CST TODAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon CST today. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, 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...

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.

&&

$$
142 
WHUS44 KMOB 132104
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
304 PM CST Thu Feb 13 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-140600-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250214T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
304 PM CST Thu Feb 13 2025

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

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

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon CST today. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, 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...

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.

&&

$$
788 
WHUS44 KMOB 132207
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
407 PM CST Thu Feb 13 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-140800-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250214T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
407 PM CST Thu Feb 13 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* 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.

&&

$$
654 
WHUS44 KMOB 140855
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
255 AM CST Fri Feb 14 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-141200-
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250214T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
255 AM CST Fri Feb 14 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM CST early this morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
913 
WHUS44 KMOB 140957
CFWMOB

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mobile AL
357 AM CST Fri Feb 14 2025

ALZ265-266-FLZ202-204-206-141900-
/O.NEW.KMOB.RP.S.0007.250215T1200Z-250217T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMOB.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-250214T1200Z/
Mobile Coastal-Baldwin Coastal-Escambia Coastal-
Santa Rosa Coastal-Okaloosa Coastal-
357 AM CST Fri Feb 14 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CST EARLY
THIS MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...In Alabama, Mobile Coastal and Baldwin Coastal 
  Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Santa Rosa Coastal and 
  Okaloosa Coastal Counties.

* WHEN...For the first High Rip Current Risk, until 6 AM CST 
  early this morning. For the second High Rip Current Risk, from 
  Saturday morning through Sunday 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 Mobile, AL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 11, 9:28 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMOBChoctaw, Clarke, Washington21 days
Feb 11, 9:29 AM CSTRiver Flood WarningMOBClarke, Washington21 days
Feb 11, 1:43 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryMOB70 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.