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Rip Current Statement 17, NWS Miami, FL

March 26, 2018Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Mar 26, 2018, 4:20 PM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at Mar 27, 2018, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 26, 2018, 4:20 PM EDT (20:20 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 27, 2018, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 31, 2018, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

Counties Broward County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:24 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Miami, FL (KMFL), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 39 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2018-03-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2018-03-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -19 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1125 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-19 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
82 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

272 
WHUS42 KMFL 262020
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
420 PM EDT Mon Mar 26 2018


FLZ168-172-173-270830-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0017.180327T1000Z-180328T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
420 PM EDT Mon Mar 26 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through
Wednesday morning. 

* TIMING...Through at least Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in the
  surf zone along Gulf Beaches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
15 follow-up statements
695 
WHUS42 KMFL 270841
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
441 AM EDT Tue Mar 27 2018


FLZ168-172-173-271645-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.180327T1000Z-180328T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
441 AM EDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* TIMING...Through at least Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in 
  the surf zone along Gulf Beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
718 
WHUS42 KMFL 271955
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
355 PM EDT Tue Mar 27 2018

FLZ168-172-173-280400-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
355 PM EDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* TIMING...Through at least Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in 
  the surf zone along Gulf Beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/miami
085 
WHUS42 KMFL 272011
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
411 PM EDT Tue Mar 27 2018

FLZ168-172-173-281000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180329T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
411 PM EDT Tue Mar 27 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
MORNING...

* TIMING...Through at least Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in the
  surf zone along Atlantic Beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
996 
WHUS42 KMFL 280822
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
422 AM EDT Wed Mar 28 2018


FLZ168-281630-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.180328T1200Z-180329T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180330T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
422 AM EDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a High Surf
Advisory, which is in effect from 8 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT
Thursday. 

* WAVES AND SURF...breaking waves around 10 feet will be possible
  at the surf zone. In addition, gusty easterly winds will lead 
  to a high risk of rip currents.

* TIMING...through at least Thursday.

* IMPACTS...breaking waves and longshore currents can knock you
  off the sandbar into deeper water. Strong rip currents will be
  hazardous around structures such as piers, jetties and reefs.
  Minor beach erosion is possible near the time of the higher tide
  today. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-281630-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180330T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
422 AM EDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Through at least Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in 
  the surf zone along Atlantic Beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
076 
WHUS42 KMFL 281402
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1002 AM EDT Wed Mar 28 2018

FLZ168-290845-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180329T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180330T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1002 AM EDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WAVES AND SURF...breaking waves around 10 feet will be possible
  in the surf zone. In addition, gusty easterly to east-
  southeasterly winds will lead to a high risk of rip currents. 

* TIMING...through at least Thursday.

* IMPACTS...breaking waves and longshore currents can knock you 
  off the sandbar into deeper water. Strong rip currents will be 
  hazardous around structures such as piers, jetties and reefs. 
  Minor beach erosion is possible near the time of the higher 
  tide today. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-290845-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180330T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1002 AM EDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through at least Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in 
  the surf zone along Atlantic Beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
353 
WHUS42 KMFL 281858
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
258 PM EDT Wed Mar 28 2018


FLZ168-290900-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180329T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180330T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
258 PM EDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WAVES AND SURF...breaking waves around 10 feet will be 
  possible in the surf zone. In addition, gusty easterly to east-
   southeasterly winds will lead to a high risk of rip currents. 

* TIMING...through at least Thursday.

* IMPACTS...breaking waves and longshore currents can knock you 
  off the sandbar into deeper water. Strong rip currents will be 
  hazardous around structures such as piers, jetties and reefs. 
  Minor beach erosion is possible near the time of the higher 
  tide today. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-290900-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180330T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
258 PM EDT Wed Mar 28 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through at least Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in 
  the surf zone along Atlantic Beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
830 
WHUS42 KMFL 290852
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
452 AM EDT Thu Mar 29 2018

FLZ168-291800-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180329T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180330T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
452 AM EDT Thu Mar 29 2018

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WAVES AND SURF...breaking waves around 8 to 10 feet will be
  possible in the surf zone. In addition, gusty east- 
  southeasterly winds will lead to a high risk of rip currents. 

* TIMING...through this afternoon for high surf and through this 
  evening for the high risk of rip currents. 

* IMPACTS...breaking waves and longshore currents can knock you 
  off the sandbar into deeper water. Strong rip currents will be 
  hazardous around structures such as piers, jetties and reefs. 
  Minor beach erosion is possible near the time of the higher 
  tide today. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

A High Surf Advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing localized beach erosion and
dangerous swimming conditions.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-291800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180330T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
452 AM EDT Thu Mar 29 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in 
  the surf zone along Atlantic Beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
588 
WHUS42 KMFL 291324
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
924 AM EDT Thu Mar 29 2018

FLZ168-301200-
/O.CAN.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-180329T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180331T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
924 AM EDT Thu Mar 29 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Miami has cancelled the High Surf
Advisory. 

* TIMING...Through Friday evening for Rip Currents.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in 
  the surf zone along Atlantic Beaches. 

 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-301200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180331T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
924 AM EDT Thu Mar 29 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in 
  the surf zone along Atlantic Beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
230 
WHUS42 KMFL 291750
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
150 PM EDT Thu Mar 29 2018


FLZ168-172-173-300900-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180331T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
150 PM EDT Thu Mar 29 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in 
  the surf zone along Atlantic Beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
171 
WHUS42 KMFL 300700
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
300 AM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

FLZ168-172-173-302000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180331T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
300 AM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in 
  the surf zone along Atlantic Beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
165 
WHUS42 KMFL 301308 
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
908 AM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

FLZ168-172-173-310000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180331T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
908 AM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in 
  the surf zone along Atlantic Beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
230 
WHUS42 KMFL 301942
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
342 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

FLZ168-172-173-310845-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180401T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
342 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...through at least sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in 
  the surf zone along Atlantic Beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/miami
518 
WHUS42 KMFL 310014
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
814 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

FLZ168-172-173-310900-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180401T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
814 PM EDT Fri Mar 30 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* TIMING...through at least Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in 
  the surf zone along Atlantic Beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


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379 
WHUS42 KMFL 310833
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
433 AM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018


FLZ168-172-173-311645-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180401T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
433 AM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* TIMING...through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in 
  the surf zone along Atlantic Beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


http://www.weather.gov/miami
849 
WHUS42 KMFL 311946
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
346 PM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018

FLZ168-172-173-010000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-180401T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
346 PM EDT Sat Mar 31 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* TIMING...through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong rip currents will be hazardous for those in 
  the surf zone along Atlantic Beaches. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

There is a high risk of rip currents.

Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in the
sandbar and in the vicinity of structures such as groins, jetties
and piers. Heed the advice of lifeguards, beach patrol flags and
signs.

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.

&&

$$


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The office that day

Everything else NWS Miami, FL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 26, 3:50 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFL4 days

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2018Every rip current statement in 2018

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.