Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 12:39PM EDT until October 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 17, 2026 - 9:39am
Expires:
October 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County and
Coastal Miami Dade County.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
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 Miami Dade County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov