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Rip Current Statement 20, NWS Miami, FL

March 6, 20204 counties in Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Mar 6, 2020, 6:30 PM EST for 4 counties in Florida. It took effect at Mar 7, 2020, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 6, 2020, 6:30 PM EST (23:30 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 7, 2020, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Mar 11, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

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

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 23:29 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, 11.5 hours before the alert went out and 53 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 2020-03-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1748 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 2020-03-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 47 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1748 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-7 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
638 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
44 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
76 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.5
Supercell composite
2.8

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

820 
WHUS42 KMFL 062330
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
630 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

FLZ168-172-173-070730-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0020.200307T0600Z-200309T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
630 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST SATURDAY THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM EST Saturday through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

FLZ069-070600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-200307T0600Z/
Coastal Collier-
630 PM EST Fri Mar 6 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Frye
13 follow-up statements
435 
WHUS42 KMFL 071438
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
938 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

FLZ069-080000-
/O.EXB.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200308T0000Z/
Coastal Collier-
938 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-172-173-081500-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200309T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
938 AM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Cohen
646 
WHUS42 KMFL 071859
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
159 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

FLZ168-172-173-081800-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200310T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
159 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach, and Coastal Miami-
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

FLZ069-080000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200308T0000Z/
Coastal Collier-
159 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Cohen
513 
WHUS42 KMFL 072358
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
658 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

FLZ069-080100-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200308T0000Z/
Coastal Collier-
658 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

The threat of rip currents is diminishing this evening along the
Gulf beaches of South Florida. Swimmers are still urged to use
caution.

$$

FLZ168-172-173-100000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200310T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
658 PM EST Sat Mar 7 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...The Atlantic beaches of Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
882 
WHUS42 KMFL 080729
CFWMFL

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
329 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2020

FLZ168-172-173-081530-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200311T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
329 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...The Atlantic beaches of Broward, Palm Beach and Miami- 
  Dade Counties. 

* WHEN...Through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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114 
WHUS42 KMFL 081254
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
854 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2020

FLZ168-091200-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.200309T0000Z-200310T1200Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
854 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 
  feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water. Dangerous swimming and surfing
  conditions and localized beach erosion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the rip-current and high-
  surf hazards, very minor and localized coastal flooding could
  occur, particularly around times of high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

If swimming, 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-091200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200312T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
854 AM EDT Sun Mar 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami-Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Cohen
590 
WHUS42 KMFL 081747
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
147 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2020

FLZ168-091200-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.200309T0000Z-200310T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
147 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 
  feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT 
  Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Dangerous swimming and surfing 
  conditions and localized beach erosion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the rip-current and high- 
  surf hazards, very minor and localized coastal flooding could 
  occur, particularly around times of high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

If swimming, 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-091200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200312T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
147 PM EDT Sun Mar 8 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami-Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Cohen
625 
WHUS42 KMFL 090738
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
338 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2020

FLZ168-091545-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200310T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
338 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 
  feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Dangerous swimming and surfing 
  conditions and localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-091545-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200312T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
338 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami-Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
387 
WHUS42 KMFL 091412
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1012 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2020

FLZ168-101200-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200310T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1012 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 
  feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Dangerous swimming and surfing 
  conditions and localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-101200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200312T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1012 AM EDT Mon Mar 9 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami-Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$


Baxter
424 
WHUS42 KMFL 100719
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
319 AM EDT Tue Mar 10 2020

FLZ168-101200-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200310T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
319 AM EDT Tue Mar 10 2020

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 
  feet.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. Dangerous swimming and surfing 
  conditions and localized beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-101200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200312T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
319 AM EDT Tue Mar 10 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami-Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
809 
WHUS42 KMFL 101257
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
857 AM EDT Tue Mar 10 2020

FLZ168-172-173-111200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
857 AM EDT Tue Mar 10 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Baxter
583 
WHUS42 KMFL 110742
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
342 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2020

FLZ168-172-173-111545-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
342 AM EDT Wed Mar 11 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward, Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Miami- 
  Dade Counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
646 
WHUS42 KMFL 111943
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
343 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2020

FLZ168-172-173-120000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
343 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Atlantic beaches of Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$
089 
WHUS42 KMFL 120001
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
801 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2020

FLZ168-172-173-120115-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-200312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
801 PM EDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

A moderate risk of rip currents continues along the Atlantic
beaches of South Florida.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 6, 8:31 AM ESTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade59 min
Mar 6, 8:41 AM ESTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMFLMiami-Dade34 min
Mar 6, 8:52 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL38 min
Mar 6, 9:06 AM ESTSpecial Marine WarningMFL54 min
Mar 6, 12:43 PM ESTRip Current StatementMFLCollier12 hr

Nearby

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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.