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Rip Current Statement — Coastal Miami Dade County, FL
Issued
—
Expires
7:00 p. m. CDT · dom., sept. 27 2026
Issuing Office
NWS KMFL

Affected Areas

Coastal Miami Dade County, FL

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal
flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of
6 to 8 feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT Sunday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. For the
High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and surfing
conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep
even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

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.