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Rip Current Statement 14, NWS Miami, FL

March 20, 2023Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Mar 20, 2023, 1:46 AM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 20, 2023, 1:46 AM EDT (05:46 UTC)
Expired
Mar 25, 2023, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
6 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 05:47 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, 5.8 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 2023-03-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 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 2023-03-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 28 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
776 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
34 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
28 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
87 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

695 
WHUS42 KMFL 200546
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
146 AM EDT Mon Mar 20 2023

FLZ168-172-173-202000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0014.230320T0546Z-230322T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
146 AM EDT Mon Mar 20 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, 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.

&&

$$
14 follow-up statements
106 
WHUS42 KMFL 201818
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
218 PM EDT Mon Mar 20 2023

FLZ168-172-173-211200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230323T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
218 PM EDT Mon Mar 20 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, 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.

&&

$$
389 
WHUS42 KMFL 210542
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
142 AM EDT Tue Mar 21 2023

FLZ168-172-173-212000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230323T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
142 AM EDT Tue Mar 21 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, 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.

&&

$$
537 
WHUS42 KMFL 212346
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
746 PM EDT Tue Mar 21 2023

FLZ168-172-173-220800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230323T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
746 PM EDT Tue Mar 21 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, 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.

&&

$$
917 
WHUS42 KMFL 220644
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
244 AM EDT Wed Mar 22 2023

FLZ168-172-173-222000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230324T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
244 AM EDT Wed Mar 22 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, 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.

&&

$$
823 
WHUS42 KMFL 221916
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
316 PM EDT Wed Mar 22 2023

FLZ168-172-173-230330-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230324T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
316 PM EDT Wed Mar 22 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, 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.

&&

$$
684 
WHUS42 KMFL 230314
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1114 PM EDT Wed Mar 22 2023

FLZ168-172-173-240000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230324T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1114 PM EDT Wed Mar 22 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, 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.

&&

$$
554 
WHUS42 KMFL 231630
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1230 PM EDT Thu Mar 23 2023

FLZ168-172-173-240800-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230325T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
1230 PM EDT Thu Mar 23 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, 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.

&&

$$
198 
WHUS42 KMFL 240650
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
250 AM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023

FLZ168-172-173-242100-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230325T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
250 AM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach, 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.

&&

$$
281 
WHUS42 KMFL 241015
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
615 AM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023

FLZ168-242200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230326T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
615 AM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023

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

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-242200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230325T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
615 AM EDT Fri Mar 24 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 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.

&&

$$
955 
WHUS42 KMFL 242318
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
718 PM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023

FLZ168-250730-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230326T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
718 PM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-250030-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230325T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
718 PM EDT Fri Mar 24 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...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.

&&

$$
366 
WHUS42 KMFL 250028
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
828 PM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023

FLZ172-173-250130-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230325T0000Z/
Coastal Broward-Coastal Miami-Dade-
828 PM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023

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

The risk of rip currents has decreased to moderate levels.

$$

FLZ168-250830-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230326T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
828 PM EDT Fri Mar 24 2023

...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.

&&

$$
129 
WHUS42 KMFL 250655
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
255 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023

FLZ168-252100-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230326T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
255 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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.

&&

$$
303 
WHUS42 KMFL 251427
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1027 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023

FLZ168-260000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230326T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
1027 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023

...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.

&&

$$
994 
WHUS42 KMFL 252336
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
736 PM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023

FLZ168-260045-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-230326T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach-
736 PM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The risk of rip currents has decreased to moderate thresholds.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 19, 9:02 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL43 min
Mar 19, 9:44 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL31 min

Nearby

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.