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Rip Current Statement 10, NWS Miami, FL

March 5, 2021Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Mar 5, 2021, 3:12 AM EST for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It was in force for 10 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 5, 2021, 3:12 AM EST (08:12 UTC)
Expired
Mar 14, 2021, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
10 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 08:16 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, 8.2 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 2021-03-05Temperature 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 00:00Z on 2021-03-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 20 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1504 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
49 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
20 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
81 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

163 
WHUS42 KMFL 050812
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
312 AM EST Fri Mar 5 2021

FLZ168-051615-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0010.210305T0812Z-210307T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
312 AM EST Fri Mar 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
30 follow-up statements
134 
WHUS42 KMFL 051412
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
912 AM EST Fri Mar 5 2021

FLZ168-060700-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210307T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
912 AM EST Fri Mar 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
103 
WHUS42 KMFL 062003
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
303 PM EST Sat Mar 6 2021

FLZ168-070415-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210309T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
303 PM EST Sat Mar 6 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$
183 
WHUS42 KMFL 070947
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
447 AM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

FLZ172-173-071800-
/O.EXA.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210309T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
447 AM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-071800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210309T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
447 AM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$
387 
WHUS42 KMFL 071611
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1111 AM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

FLZ168-172-173-080600-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210309T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1111 AM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
575 
WHUS42 KMFL 071613 AAA
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Miami FL
1113 AM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

FLZ168-172-173-080600-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210309T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1113 AM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, Coastal Broward, 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.

&&

$$
589 
WHUS42 KMFL 071953
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
253 PM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

FLZ168-172-173-081200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210309T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
253 PM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

Baxter
178 
WHUS42 KMFL 080326
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1026 PM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

FLZ168-172-173-091200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210309T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1026 PM EST Sun Mar 7 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
184 
WHUS42 KMFL 080819
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
319 AM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

FLZ168-110000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0002.210308T0819Z-210309T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210311T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
319 AM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening.

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


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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-110000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210311T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
319 AM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

...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.

&&

$$
748 
WHUS42 KMFL 081241
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
741 AM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

FLZ168-090000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210309T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210311T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
741 AM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-090000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210311T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
741 AM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

...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.

&&

$$
151 
WHUS42 KMFL 081938
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
238 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

FLZ168-091200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210309T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
238 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  evening.

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

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-091200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
238 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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 090057
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
757 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

FLZ168-172-173-091200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
757 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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
388 
WHUS42 KMFL 090337
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1037 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

FLZ168-172-173-120000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1037 PM EST Mon Mar 8 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
168 
WHUS42 KMFL 090833
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
333 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

FLZ168-172-173-120000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
333 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
529 
WHUS42 KMFL 091306
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
806 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

FLZ168-172-173-100000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
806 AM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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 100335
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1035 PM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

FLZ168-172-173-120000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1035 PM EST Tue Mar 9 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
744 
WHUS42 KMFL 100855
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
355 AM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

FLZ168-172-173-120000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
355 AM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
823 
WHUS42 KMFL 101411
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
911 AM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

FLZ168-172-173-110000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
911 AM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

FELL
533 
WHUS42 KMFL 101843
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
143 PM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

FLZ168-172-173-110245-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
143 PM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
856 
WHUS42 KMFL 110255
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
955 PM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

FLZ168-172-173-120000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
955 PM EST Wed Mar 10 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
890 
WHUS42 KMFL 110813
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
313 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

FLZ168-172-173-120000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210312T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
313 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

...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.

&&

$$
019 
WHUS42 KMFL 111442
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
942 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

FLZ168-172-173-120000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210313T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
942 AM EST Thu Mar 11 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$
678 
WHUS42 KMFL 120603
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
103 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

FLZ168-172-173-130000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210314T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
103 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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
503 
WHUS42 KMFL 121456
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
956 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

FLZ168-172-173-130000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210314T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
956 AM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

FELL
550 
WHUS42 KMFL 122017
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
317 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

FLZ168-172-173-130430-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210314T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
317 PM EST Fri Mar 12 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
916 
WHUS42 KMFL 130616
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
116 AM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

FLZ168-172-173-140000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210314T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
116 AM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

...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 Saturday 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
168 
WHUS42 KMFL 131458
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
958 AM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

FLZ168-172-173-132300-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210314T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
958 AM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* 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.

&&

$$
273 
WHUS42 KMFL 131948
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
248 PM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

FLZ172-173-132100-
/O.CAN.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210314T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
248 PM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

Rip current risk will remain moderate at Broward beaches for the
next 24 hours. 

$$

FLZ168-140400-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
248 PM EST Sat Mar 13 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
881 
WHUS42 KMFL 140550
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1250 AM EST Sun Mar 14 2021

FLZ168-150000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1250 AM EST Sun Mar 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Atlantic beaches of Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$
463 
WHUS42 KMFL 140643
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
143 AM EST Sun Mar 14 2021

FLZ168-150000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
143 AM EST Sun Mar 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Atlantic beaches of Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

Baxter
365 
WHUS42 KMFL 141414
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1014 AM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021

FLZ168-142215-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-210315T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1014 AM EDT Sun Mar 14 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

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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.