Florida Moderate Rip Current Statement | Effective 10/20/2026 18:52

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