Headline:
Coastal Flood Statement issued October 20 at 9:52PM EDT until October 22 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Coastal Flood Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement,
isolated minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. For the
Coastal Flood Statement, from 3 AM EDT Wednesday through
Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is expected around
high tide.
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