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Rip Current Statement 17, NWS Miami, FL

March 27, 2019Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Mar 27, 2019, 9:36 AM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at Mar 28, 2019, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 27, 2019, 9:36 AM EDT (13:36 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2019, 4:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 31, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
4 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 13:41 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, 1.6 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 2019-03-27Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 40 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2019-03-27The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -18 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 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
40 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-57 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
806 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
47 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-18 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
70 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

468 
WHUS42 KMFL 271336
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
936 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2019

FLZ168-272145-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0017.190328T0800Z-190329T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0001.190328T0000Z-190329T0900Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
936 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from late tonight through late
Thursday night. 

* WAVES AND SURF...Surf heights are expected to peak around 8 to 
  11 feet along the Palm beaches as longer period fresh swell 
  reaches the area. 

* TIMING...This evening through at least Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...High wave heights and surf may cause beach erosion and
  coastal flood impacts. Life threatening rip currents and rough
  surf will pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of
  lifeguards. Swimming is not recommended.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-272145-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0017.190328T0800Z-190329T0900Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
936 AM EDT Wed Mar 27 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE
THURSDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from late tonight through late
Thursday night. 

* TIMING...overnight tonight through at least Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf will 
  pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. 
  Swimming is not recommended. 

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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12 follow-up statements
766 
WHUS42 KMFL 271946
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
346 PM EDT Wed Mar 27 2019


FLZ168-280400-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0001.190328T0000Z-190329T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.190328T0800Z-190329T0900Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
346 PM EDT Wed Mar 27 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WAVES AND SURF...Surf heights are expected to peak around 8 to 
  11 feet along the Palm beaches as longer period fresh swell 
  reaches the area. 

* TIMING...This evening through at least Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...High wave heights and surf may cause beach erosion 
  and coastal flood impacts. Life threatening rip currents and 
  rough surf will pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of 
  lifeguards. Swimming is not recommended. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-280400-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.190328T0800Z-190329T0900Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
346 PM EDT Wed Mar 27 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT
THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* TIMING...overnight tonight through at least Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf will 
  pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. 
  Swimming is not recommended. 

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.

&&

$$

FELL
http://www.weather.gov/miami
671 
WHUS42 KMFL 280804
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
404 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2019

FLZ172-290900-
/O.EXA.KMFL.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190329T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190330T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-
404 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a High Surf
Advisory, which is in effect until 5 AM EDT Friday. 

* WAVES AND SURF...Surf heights are expected to peak around 5 to 7
  feet today along the Broward beaches. Heights will gradually 
  diminish late tonight. 

* TIMING...Through at least Friday.

* IMPACTS...High wave heights and surf may cause beach erosion 
  and coastal flood impacts. Life threatening rip currents and 
  rough surf will pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of 
  lifeguards. Swimming is not recommended. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-290900-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190330T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190329T0900Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
404 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WAVES AND SURF...Surf heights are expected to peak around 8 to
  11 feet this morning along the Palm beaches. Heights will
  gradually diminish late this afternoon and overnight. 

* TIMING...Through at least Friday.

* IMPACTS...High wave heights and surf may cause beach erosion 
  and coastal flood impacts. Life threatening rip currents and 
  rough surf will pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of 
  lifeguards. Swimming is not recommended. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-290900-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190330T0000Z/
Coastal Miami-Dade-
404 AM EDT Thu Mar 28 2019

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

* TIMING...Through at least Friday evening. 

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf will 
  pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. 
  Swimming is not recommended. 

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
046 
WHUS42 KMFL 282007
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
407 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2019


FLZ168-290415-
/O.EXT.KMFL.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190329T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190330T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
407 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WAVES AND SURF...Surf heights are expected to peak around 8 to 
  11 feet this morning along the Palm beaches. Heights will 
  gradually diminish late this afternoon and overnight. 

* TIMING...Through at least Friday.

* IMPACTS...High wave heights and surf may cause beach erosion 
  and coastal flood impacts. Life threatening rip currents and 
  rough surf will pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of 
  lifeguards. Swimming is not recommended. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-290415-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190329T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190330T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-
407 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

* WAVES AND SURF...Surf heights are expected to peak around 5 to 
  7 feet today along the Broward beaches. Heights will gradually 
  diminish late tonight. 

* TIMING...Through at least Friday.

* IMPACTS...High wave heights and surf may cause beach erosion 
  and coastal flood impacts. Life threatening rip currents and 
  rough surf will pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of 
  lifeguards. Swimming is not recommended. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-290415-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190330T0000Z/
Coastal Miami-Dade-
407 PM EDT Thu Mar 28 2019

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

* TIMING...Through at least Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf will 
  pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. 
  Swimming is not recommended. 

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.

&&

$$


FELL
704 
WHUS42 KMFL 290835
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
435 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2019


FLZ172-291645-
/O.EXP.KMFL.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190329T0900Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190330T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-
435 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...


* TIMING...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS... Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not 
  recommended. 



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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-291645-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190329T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190330T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
435 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WAVES AND SURF...Surf heights of 5 to 8 feet are expected today.
  Surf will gradually diminish late this afternoon and overnight.

* TIMING...Today.

* IMPACTS...High wave heights and surf may cause beach erosion 
  and coastal flood impacts. Life threatening rip currents and 
  rough surf will pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of 
  lifeguards. Swimming is not recommended. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-291645-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190330T0000Z/
Coastal Miami-Dade-
435 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2019

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

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents and rough surf will 
  pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. 
  Swimming is not recommended. 

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
053 
WHUS42 KMFL 291455
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1055 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2019

FLZ168-300000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190329T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190330T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1055 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2019

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WAVES AND SURF...Surf heights of 5 to 8 feet are expected 
  today. Surf will gradually diminish late this afternoon and 
  overnight. 

* TIMING...Today.

* IMPACTS...High wave heights and surf may cause beach erosion 
  and coastal flood impacts. Life threatening rip currents and 
  rough surf will pose a hazard to swimmers. Heed the advice of 
  lifeguards. Swimming is not recommended. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-300000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190330T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1055 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2019

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

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS... Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not 
  recommended. 

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
721 
WHUS42 KMFL 291908
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
308 PM EDT Fri Mar 29 2019


FLZ168-300315-
/O.CAN.KMFL.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-190329T2100Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190331T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
308 PM EDT Fri Mar 29 2019

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

* TIMING...Through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS... Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not 
  recommended. 

The National Weather Service in Miami has cancelled the High Surf
Advisory as surf heights dropped below 7 feet. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-300315-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190331T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
308 PM EDT Fri Mar 29 2019

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

* TIMING...Through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS... Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not 
  recommended. 

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.

&&

$$

FELL

http://www.weather.gov/miami
276 
WHUS42 KMFL 300820
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
420 AM EDT Sat Mar 30 2019


FLZ168-172-173-301630-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190331T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
420 AM EDT Sat Mar 30 2019

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

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS... Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not 
  recommended. 

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
005 
WHUS42 KMFL 301539
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1139 AM EDT Sat Mar 30 2019

FLZ168-172-173-310000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190331T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1139 AM EDT Sat Mar 30 2019

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

* TIMING...Through at least this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not 
  recommended. 

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
641 
WHUS42 KMFL 301919
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
319 PM EDT Sat Mar 30 2019


FLZ168-310330-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190401T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
319 PM EDT Sat Mar 30 2019

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

* TIMING...Through at least this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not 
  recommended. 

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-310000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190331T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
319 PM EDT Sat Mar 30 2019

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

* TIMING...Through at least this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not 
  recommended. 

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.

&&

$$

FELL
http://www.weather.gov/miami
832 
WHUS42 KMFL 310134
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
934 PM EDT Sat Mar 30 2019


FLZ168-310945-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190401T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
934 PM EDT Sat Mar 30 2019

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

* TIMING...Through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not 
  recommended. 

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
905 
WHUS42 KMFL 310819
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
419 AM EDT Sun Mar 31 2019


FLZ168-010000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190401T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
419 AM EDT Sun Mar 31 2019

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

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not 
  recommended. 

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
740 
WHUS42 KMFL 311408
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1008 AM EDT Sun Mar 31 2019

FLZ168-010000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-190401T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1008 AM EDT Sun Mar 31 2019

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

* TIMING...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents will pose a hazard to 
  swimmers. Heed the advice of lifeguards. Swimming is not 
  recommended. 

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 27, 4:12 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFL70 hr

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2019Every rip current statement in 2019

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.