Rip Current Local Collaboration Project Observation, Analysis, and Forecasting Mike Churma, John Schattel, Chung-Sheng Wu NWS Meteorological Development.

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Rip Current Local Collaboration Project Observation, Analysis, and Forecasting Mike Churma, John Schattel, Chung-Sheng Wu NWS Meteorological Development Laboratory

Rip Currents -- A jet-like seaward flow across the surf zone of a beach.

In 2011, 30,981 out of 60,635 total rescues by lifeguards involved rip currents (Source – usla.org)

l l Without observations of rip currents we can not verify rip current forecasts for beach safety. l l 2004 NWS-Sea Grant Rip Current Technical Workshop: “A pilot program should be implemented to monitor rip currents so as to reduce the hazard they pose to the public.”

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Lifeguard Observes (2/day) Internet Observation Stored In Rip Current Database NWS Web Farm Supplemental Data Added MDL WFO Analyze Observations Observation entered into web form HQHQ

Permanent outcroppings along the shoreline, such as jetties or piers, can cause rip currents, especially with oblique wave angles. Near-normal incoming waves will most likely cause rip currents at beaches with no permanent outcroppings.

Wave breaks when wave height is > ~0.8 times the water depth.. Rip currents are more often seen at beaches with mild slopes instead of steep slopes, because this affects the surf zone width and therefore the amount of water transport.

Changes in water level via tides or (in the Great Lakes) seiches or seasonal water level variations can provoke rip currents through surf zone with changes and increase channeling through sandbars.

Lifeguard Observes (2/day) Internet Observation Stored In Rip Current Database NWS Web Farm Supplemental Data Added MDL WFO Analyze Observations Observation entered into web form HQHQ

MDL Rip Current Report Form (WFO-MLB)

Lifeguard Observes (2/day) Internet Observation Stored In Rip Current Database NWS Web Farm Supplemental Data Added MDL WFO Analyze Observations Observation entered into web form HQHQ

Jacksonville Beach Rip Current Report LOCATION: Jacksonville Beach OBSERVATION TIME (L): :05 PM SURF HEIGHT (FT): 2-3 SURF ZONE WIDTH (YDS): 80 WAVE DIRECTION: E WATER LEVEL CATEGORY: Falling RIP CURRENT OBSERVED (Y/N): Yes RIP CURRENTS ACTIVITY: High RIP RESCUES: 5 WATER ATTENDANCE: High COMMENTS: Extremely hazardous conditions persist throughout area. Deep sloughs and powerful feeder currents are creating unusually strong rip current conditions. LIFEGUARD: Taylor Anderson

Rip Current Activity Level High Activity: Many, strong rip currents Medium Activity: Many, weak rip currents Low Activity: A few weak rip currents No Activity: No rip currents -- A subjective assessment of activity of rip currents that could impact swimmers at a particular beach. It encompasses aspects of both the strength and number of rip currents

Lifeguard Observes (2/day) Internet Observation Stored In Rip Current Database NWS Web Farm Supplemental Data Added MDL WFO Analyze Observations Observation entered into web form HQHQ

Corresponding model data and station observations are paired with the lifeguards reports for later analysis Models: WaveWatch III Coastal Data Information Program (CDIP) Great Lakes Coastal Forecasting System (GLCFS ) Stored Obs/Forecast Parameters (when available): Wave Ht/Pd/Dir Swell Ht/Pd/Dir Tide Level Water Temperature

Lifeguard Observes (2/day) Internet Observation Stored In Rip Current Database NWS Web Farm Supplemental Data Added MDL WFO Analyze Observations Observation entered into web form HQHQ

Surf (ft) – Preventive warnings Tide level Low Mid30456 High04149 Sub-total Encinitas Lifeguards safety service record (7/1-8/30/2008) Many beach rescues occur in 2-3 ft waves (WFO-SGX).

“This ongoing project is a good example of how a clear goal and good communications between HQ, WFO, emergency partners, and media can work and be successful for a common cause.” Noel Isla, WFO- SGX

Lifeguard Observes (2/day) Internet Observation Stored In Rip Current Database NWS Web Farm Supplemental Data Added MDL WFO Analyze Observations Observation entered into web form HQHQ

Incorporating input from key rip current forcing factors: Rip Current Forecasting Tools (Wu) Significant Wave Heights Coastal Winds Peak Wave Periods Total Water Levels Other factors to take into account: beach orientation hot weather beach sand characteristics Model types tested: Check List Tables Parametric Models Regression Models

Rip Episode - Irene Daytona Beach, Florida # Rescues Automated Local Rip Current Guidance Rip Episode - Katia Maria Rip Current Episode -- An extended period of medium to high rip current activity at a beach lasting from a few hours to several days RI = A *H + B *T – C *h H=Surf Zone wave ht; T=Surf Zone Wave Pd.; H = Water Level A, B, C = empirically-derived coefficients (e.g., beach slope and orientation)

Summer 2011 at MDL Automated Local Rip Current Guidance Skill Scores Summer 2011 at Daytona Beach, FL

Experimental MDL Rip Current Activity Level page – Lifeguard Rip Activity reports mapped to beaches.

1.Provide WFO’s and partners with instant access to past lifeguard reports, supplemental data, and automated local rip current guidance. 2.Assist WFO’s with setting up rip current collaboration with local lifeguard agencies. 3.Send rip current reports/alerts to WFO’s via AWIPS. Short-Term Goals

1.Develop beach-specific rip current forecasts and diagnostics. 2.Create methodology that can be shared with WFO’s to develop their own formulas. 3.Share lifeguard reports and rip current diagnostics/forecasts with the public. Long-Term Goals -- Working towards an Impacted-Based Decision Support Services approach for rip current hazards.

l (Listed from left to right): l Julie Thomas, Andrew MacAuthor, Dr. William O’Reilly, Dr. C-S Wu, Michael Khuat, Ivory Small, Mayor Maggie Houlihan, Noel Isla, Dr. Stephan Smith, Capt. Larry Giles, Jason Taylor, and Sgt. David Rains