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...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
7 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from late tonight
through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8
AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Wednesday.
* 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