Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 20 at 9:52PM EDT until October 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 6:52pm
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
flooding expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.
* WHEN...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. 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 Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov