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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Miami, FL

April 1, 2021Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Apr 1, 2021, 4:20 PM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at Apr 2, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 1, 2021, 4:20 PM EDT (20:20 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 2, 2021, 4:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 5, 2021, 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 20:19 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

The nearest sounding before it

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

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Miami, FL at 12:00Z on 2021-04-01Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 238 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 2021-04-01The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 9 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
238 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-21 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
842 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
9 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-7 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

590 
WHUS42 KMFL 012020
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
420 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

FLZ168-172-020430-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.210402T0800Z-210404T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0013.210402T0800Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-
420 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM EDT
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Broward Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Friday to 8 PM 
  EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 4 AM EDT 
  Friday through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-020430-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0013.210402T0800Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Miami-Dade-
420 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EDT FRIDAY THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Miami-Dade County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM EDT Friday through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
16 follow-up statements
587 
WHUS42 KMFL 020157
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
957 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

FLZ168-172-021200-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.210402T0800Z-210404T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.210402T0800Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-
957 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 8 PM
EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EDT FRIDAY
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Broward Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Friday to 8 PM 
  EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 4 AM EDT 
  Friday through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-021200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.210402T0800Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Miami-Dade-
957 PM EDT Thu Apr 1 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM EDT FRIDAY
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Miami-Dade County.

* WHEN...From 4 AM EDT Friday through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
634 
WHUS42 KMFL 020651
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
251 AM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021

FLZ168-172-030000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.210402T0800Z-210404T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.210402T0800Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-
251 AM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 7 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach and Coastal Broward Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, through 8 PM EDT Saturday.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-030000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.210402T0800Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Miami-Dade-
251 AM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Miami-Dade County.

* WHEN...through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
077 
WHUS42 KMFL 021400
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1000 AM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021

FLZ168-172-030000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210404T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-
1000 AM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Palm Beach Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-030000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Miami-Dade-
1000 AM EDT Fri Apr 2 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Miami-Dade County.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
173 
WHUS42 KMFL 030444
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1244 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

FLZ168-172-032200-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210404T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-
1244 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Palm Beach Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-032200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Miami-Dade-
1244 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Miami-Dade County.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
912 
WHUS42 KMFL 030606
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
206 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

FLZ168-172-040000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210404T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-
206 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Palm Beach Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-040000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Miami-Dade-
206 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Miami-Dade County.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
522 
WHUS42 KMFL 030738
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
338 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

FLZ168-172-040000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210404T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-
338 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Palm Beach Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-040000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Miami-Dade-
338 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Miami-Dade County.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
515 
WHUS42 KMFL 031314
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
914 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

FLZ168-172-040330-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210404T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-
914 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 
  to 6 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Palm Beach Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-040330-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Miami-Dade-
914 AM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Miami-Dade County.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
428 
WHUS42 KMFL 031846
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
246 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

FLZ168-172-041200-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210404T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-
246 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to
  7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Palm Beach Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 
  afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-041200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Miami-Dade-
246 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Miami-Dade County.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* 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
395 
WHUS42 KMFL 032338
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
738 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

FLZ168-172-041100-
/O.CAN.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210404T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-
738 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Palm Beach Counties.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-041100-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Miami-Dade-
738 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Miami-Dade County.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* 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
874 
WHUS42 KMFL 040134
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
934 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

FLZ168-172-173-050000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
934 PM EDT Sat Apr 3 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward and Coastal Palm Beach Counties.

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
312 
WHUS42 KMFL 041319
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
919 AM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

FLZ168-172-173-050300-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
919 AM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
349 
WHUS42 KMFL 041946
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
346 PM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

FLZ168-172-173-051200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
346 PM EDT Sun Apr 4 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* 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
820 
WHUS42 KMFL 050432
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1232 AM EDT Mon Apr 5 2021

FLZ168-172-173-051800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1232 AM EDT Mon Apr 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
568 
WHUS42 KMFL 051336
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
936 AM EDT Mon Apr 5 2021

FLZ168-172-173-051800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210405T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
936 AM EDT Mon Apr 5 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
653 
WHUS42 KMFL 051619
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1219 PM EDT Mon Apr 5 2021

FLZ168-172-173-060000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210406T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1219 PM EDT Mon Apr 5 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$
788 
WHUS42 KMFL 060000
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
800 PM EDT Mon Apr 5 2021

FLZ168-172-173-060100-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-210406T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
800 PM EDT Mon Apr 5 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK EXPIRED AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The treat of rip currents has decrease this evening as the
easterly winds have decrease in speeds. Therefore, the High Risk
of Rip Currents have expired at 8 PM EDT this evening.

$$

Baxter

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 1, 3:45 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL45 min
Apr 1, 6:54 AM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL66 min
Apr 1, 2:41 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier64 min
Apr 1, 4:20 PM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryMFLBroward, Palm Beach51 hr
Apr 1, 5:20 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade55 min
Apr 1, 5:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach55 min
Apr 1, 6:05 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade40 min
Apr 1, 6:29 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL46 min
Apr 1, 6:29 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward61 min
Apr 1, 6:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade28 min
Apr 1, 6:50 PM EDTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLBroward, Miami-Dade115 min
Apr 1, 6:51 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLHendry39 min
Apr 1, 7:02 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward43 min
Apr 1, 7:22 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL23 min

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Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2021Every rip current statement in 2021

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.