Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued September 24 at 11:54AM EDT until September 26 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 8:54am
Expires:
September 26, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3
to 8 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 AM Friday to 8 AM
EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from late tonight
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal Palm Beach County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov