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Rip Current Statement 28, NWS Miami, FL

May 23, 2019Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at May 23, 2019, 2:51 AM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at May 23, 2019, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
May 23, 2019, 2:51 AM EDT (06:51 UTC)
In effect from
May 23, 2019, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
May 29, 2019, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
7 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 06:50 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 00:00Z, 6.9 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 00:00Z on 2019-05-23Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Miami, FL at 00:00Z on 2019-05-23The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 9 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1433 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
8 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
11 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

151 
WHUS42 KMFL 230651
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
251 AM EDT Thu May 23 2019

FLZ168-172-173-231500-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0028.190523T1200Z-190525T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
251 AM EDT Thu May 23 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from 8 AM EDT this morning
through Friday evening. 

* TIMING...Increasing threat through the day, continuing through 
  at least Friday 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
20 follow-up statements
256 
WHUS42 KMFL 231155
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
755 AM EDT Thu May 23 2019

FLZ168-172-173-232000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.190523T1200Z-190525T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
755 AM EDT Thu May 23 2019

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

* TIMING...Increasing threat through the day, continuing through 
  at least Friday 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
427 
WHUS42 KMFL 231251
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
851 AM EDT Thu May 23 2019

FLZ168-172-173-232100-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
851 AM EDT Thu May 23 2019

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

* TIMING...Increasing threat through the day, continuing through
  Memorial Day.

* 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
370 
WHUS42 KMFL 240323
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1123 PM EDT Thu May 23 2019

FLZ168-172-173-241130-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1123 PM EDT Thu May 23 2019

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

* TIMING...Through Memorial Day. 

* 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
716 
WHUS42 KMFL 240724
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
324 AM EDT Fri May 24 2019

FLZ168-172-173-241530-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
324 AM EDT Fri May 24 2019

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

* TIMING...Through Memorial Day.

* 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
434 
WHUS42 KMFL 241347
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
947 AM EDT Fri May 24 2019

FLZ168-172-173-250000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
947 AM EDT Fri May 24 2019

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

* TIMING...Through Memorial Day.

* 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
198 
WHUS42 KMFL 241915
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
315 PM EDT Fri May 24 2019

FLZ168-172-173-250315-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
315 PM EDT Fri May 24 2019

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

* TIMING...Through Memorial Day.

* 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
808 
WHUS42 KMFL 250334
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1134 PM EDT Fri May 24 2019

FLZ168-172-173-251145-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1134 PM EDT Fri May 24 2019

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

* TIMING...Through Memorial Day.

* 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
341 
WHUS42 KMFL 250617
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
217 AM EDT Sat May 25 2019

FLZ168-172-173-251430-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
217 AM EDT Sat May 25 2019

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

* TIMING...Through Memorial Day.

* 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
955 
WHUS42 KMFL 251328
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
928 AM EDT Sat May 25 2019

FLZ168-172-173-260200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
928 AM EDT Sat May 25 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MEMORIAL DAY...

* TIMING...Through Memorial Day.

* 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
839 
WHUS42 KMFL 251843
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
243 PM EDT Sat May 25 2019

FLZ168-172-173-260245-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
243 PM EDT Sat May 25 2019

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

* TIMING...Through Memorial Day.

* 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
764 
WHUS42 KMFL 260734
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
334 AM EDT Sun May 26 2019

FLZ168-172-173-261545-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
334 AM EDT Sun May 26 2019

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

* TIMING...Through Memorial Day.

* 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
434 
WHUS42 KMFL 261400
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1000 AM EDT Sun May 26 2019

FLZ168-172-173-270200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1000 AM EDT Sun May 26 2019

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

* TIMING...Through Memorial Day.

* 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
504 
WHUS42 KMFL 262015
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
415 PM EDT Sun May 26 2019

FLZ168-172-173-271300-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
415 PM EDT Sun May 26 2019

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

* TIMING...Through at least Memorial Day.

* 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
374 
WHUS42 KMFL 270743
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
343 AM EDT Mon May 27 2019


FLZ168-172-173-271545-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
343 AM EDT Mon May 27 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
626 
WHUS42 KMFL 271356
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
956 AM EDT Mon May 27 2019


FLZ168-172-173-272200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
956 AM EDT Mon May 27 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.

&&

$$

FELL
http://www.weather.gov/miami
472 
WHUS42 KMFL 272033
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
433 PM EDT Mon May 27 2019

FLZ168-172-281300-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190529T0400Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-
433 PM EDT Mon May 27 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH AT LEAST TUESDAY 
EVENING...

* TIMING...Through at least Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-280000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190528T0000Z/
Coastal Miami-Dade-
433 PM EDT Mon May 27 2019

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

* TIMING...High Rip Current Risk remains in effect through this
  evening. However, elevated rip-current potential will persist 
  at times through this week.

* 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

Cohen
506 
WHUS42 KMFL 280035
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
835 PM EDT Mon May 27 2019

FLZ168-172-281300-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190529T0400Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-
835 PM EDT Mon May 27 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH AT LEAST 
TUESDAY EVENING...

* TIMING...Through at least Tuesday 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

Cohen
801 
WHUS42 KMFL 280736
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
336 AM EDT Tue May 28 2019

FLZ172-280845-
/O.CAN.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190529T0400Z/
Coastal Broward-
336 AM EDT Tue May 28 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED FOR BROWARD COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Miami has cancelled the High Rip
Current Risk. 

$$

FLZ168-290000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190529T0400Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
336 AM EDT Tue May 28 2019

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING
FOR THE BEACHES OF PALM BEACH COUNTY...

* 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
596 
WHUS42 KMFL 282045
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
445 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

FLZ168-290445-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190530T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
445 PM EDT Tue May 28 2019

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

* TIMING...Through at least Wednesday 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
903 
WHUS42 KMFL 290702
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
302 AM EDT Wed May 29 2019

FLZ168-300000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-190530T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
302 AM EDT Wed May 29 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

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this rip current statement went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Miami, FL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this rip current statement went out at May 23, 2:38 AM EDT, 13 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 23, 2:38 AM EDT, 13 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Miami FL
238 AM EDT Thu May 23 2019

AVIATION...
VFR conditions expected to prevail during the next 24 hours. Mainly
easterly winds around 12 kt will persist at all terminals through
15Z, then increasing into the 15-18kt range with higher gusts
until early this evening.

&&

UPDATE...
A few showers have appeared on radar early this evening. These
streamers are sweeping across the Atlantic fairly quickly with the
breezier flow offshore. Given the influence of fairly strong
ridging aloft, have kept PoPs on the low end through much of the
overnight hours. Any of the light showers that happen to push
inland should dissipate quickly. No major changes are anticipated
at this time.

PREV DISCUSSION... /issued 350 PM EDT Wed May 22 2019/

DISCUSSION...
Strong ridging has nestled firmly in place aloft, and as a
result, a more even-tempered pattern has ushered in across South
Florida. The drier conditions can be noted in visible satellite
imagery by mostly clear skies, consisting of a few quick passing
fair weather cumulus. As we progress into the latter portions of
the week, easterly winds will begin to increase as high pressure
at the surface builds out of the northeast from the Atlantic. This
will keep the chance of rain fairly low through the period. Also,
temperatures will remain seasonable in the upper 80s along the
east coast and low 90s through the interior.

By the end of the weekend, the axis of the surface high pressure
will be draped across the southeastern US, and be reinforced with
further amplification of the mid-upper level ridge. This deep
layer ridging will continue through the holiday weekend, allowing
temperatures to climb into the upper 80s and mid 90s across the
peninsula. Some locations throughout the interior may experience
afternoon temperatures in the mid to upper 90s. However, unlike
areas to our north, temperatures will be moderated by the
persistence of breezy easterly winds and the influence of the
Atlantic.

Global models indicate a weakening of the surface ridge at the end
of the forecast period, as the axis retreats eastward into the
western Atlantic. Surface winds will thus abate and veer more
southeasterly, allowing for an increase in low-level moisture and
the reintroduction of precipitation by Tuesday.

MARINE...
High pressure will keep conditions over the waters dry into early
next week. Increasing easterly winds this evening will allow for
cautionary levels, especially over the Atlantic. With seas also
building, a Small Craft Advisory may be needed for Atlantic
waters, which could extend into the weekend.

BEACH FORECAST...
Easterly winds will continue to increase through the afternoon
into tomorrow, allowing the risk of rip currents to approach
moderate levels on Atlantic beaches Thursday. Thereafter,
persistent and breezy easterly winds will likely bring a high risk
of rip currents to Atlantic beaches by the weekend and extend
through the Memorial Day weekend.
&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
West Palm Beach  87  75  86  75 /  10  10   0   0
Fort Lauderdale  87  75  86  75 /  10  10   0   0
Miami            89  75  87  75 /  10  10   0   0
Naples           93  70  91  70 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.MFL WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
FL...High Rip Current Risk from 8 AM EDT this morning through Friday
     evening for FLZ168-172-173.

AM...None.
GM...None.
&&

AVIATION...17/AR
Hazardous weather outlook, May 22, 4:23 AM EDT, 22 hours 28 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook for South Florida
National Weather Service Miami FL
423 AM EDT Wed May 22 2019

AMZ610-630-650-651-670-671-FLZ063-066>075-168-172>174-GMZ656-657-676-
222030-
Lake Okeechobee-Biscayne Bay-
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM
excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas-Glades-Hendry-
Inland Palm Beach-Metro Palm Beach-Coastal Collier-Inland Collier-
Inland Broward-Metro Broward-Inland Miami-Dade-Metro Miami-Dade-
Mainland Monroe-Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-
Dade-Far South Miami-Dade-
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM-
Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM-
Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM-
423 AM EDT Wed May 22 2019

...Moderate Risk of Rip Currents today for all Atlantic Beaches...

This hazardous weather outlook is for South Florida.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

Rip Currents: there is a Moderate Risk of rip currents for all
Atlantic beaches today.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

Increased rip-current potential is expected to continue on Thursday,
possibly persisting into the weekend.

Easterly winds will strengthen through the later parts of this week,
potentially resulting in hazardous marine conditions over portions
of the Atlantic coastal waters.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

For more information...visit the National Weather Service in Miami website
at www.weather.gov/miami.

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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.