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Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Miami, FL

March 12, 2023Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Mar 12, 2023, 3:10 AM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Florida. It was in force for 7 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 12, 2023, 3:10 AM EDT (07:10 UTC)
Expired
Mar 18, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
7 days
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

Counties Broward County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 31 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:10 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, 7.2 hours before the alert went out and 20 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 2023-03-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 387 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 00:00Z on 2023-03-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 82 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 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
387 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-13 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1204 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
82 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
85 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
1.2

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The text

As transmitted.

394 
WHUS42 KMFL 120710
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
310 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2023

FLZ172-173-130000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0013.230312T0710Z-230313T1200Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
310 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-130000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230313T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
310 AM EDT Sun Mar 12 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$
17 follow-up statements
547 
WHUS42 KMFL 121720
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
120 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2023

FLZ168-131200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230313T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
120 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-131200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230313T1200Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
120 PM EDT Sun Mar 12 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
688 
WHUS42 KMFL 130529
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
129 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

FLZ168-140000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230314T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
129 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-140000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230314T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
129 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
126 
WHUS42 KMFL 132011
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
411 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

FLZ168-140415-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230315T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
411 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-140415-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230315T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
411 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
707 
WHUS42 KMFL 140708
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
308 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

FLZ168-141515-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230315T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
308 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-141515-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230315T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
308 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
179 
WHUS42 KMFL 141259
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
859 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

FLZ168-142100-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
859 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-142100-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230316T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
859 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...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.

&&

$$
516 
WHUS42 KMFL 141830
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
230 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

FLZ168-150315-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230317T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
230 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-150315-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230317T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
230 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2023

...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.

&&

$$
004 
WHUS42 KMFL 150806
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
406 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023

FLZ168-151615-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230317T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
406 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-151615-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230317T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
406 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023

...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.

&&

$$
293 
WHUS42 KMFL 151532
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1132 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023

FLZ168-180000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1132 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-180000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1132 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
916 
WHUS42 KMFL 151903
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
303 PM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023

FLZ168-160900-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
303 PM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-160900-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
303 PM EDT Wed Mar 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
244 
WHUS42 KMFL 160743
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
343 AM EDT Thu Mar 16 2023

FLZ168-161545-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
343 AM EDT Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-161545-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
343 AM EDT Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
094 
WHUS42 KMFL 160816
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
416 AM EDT Thu Mar 16 2023

FLZ168-161630-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
416 AM EDT Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-161630-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
416 AM EDT Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
963 
WHUS42 KMFL 161311
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
911 AM EDT Thu Mar 16 2023

FLZ168-170000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
911 AM EDT Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-170000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
911 AM EDT Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
762 
WHUS42 KMFL 170143
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
943 PM EDT Thu Mar 16 2023

FLZ168-180000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
943 PM EDT Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-180000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230318T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
943 PM EDT Thu Mar 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
819 
WHUS42 KMFL 171655
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1255 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

FLZ168-181000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230319T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1255 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-181000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230319T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1255 PM EDT Fri Mar 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
204 
WHUS42 KMFL 180618
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
218 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

FLZ168-190000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230319T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
218 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

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

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-190000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230319T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
218 AM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
957 
WHUS42 KMFL 181932
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
332 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

FLZ168-190345-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230320T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
332 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-190000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230319T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
332 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
655 
WHUS42 KMFL 190003
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
803 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

FLZ172-173-190115-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-230319T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
803 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

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

A moderate risk of rip currents still remains in place for the
beaches of Broward and Miami Dade County.

$$

FLZ168-191000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-230320T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
803 PM EDT Sat Mar 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* 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.

&&

$$

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Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2023Every rip current statement in 2023

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.