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Rip Current Statement 37, NWS Miami, FL

October 31, 2023Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Oct 31, 2023, 1:50 PM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at Nov 1, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 31, 2023, 1:50 PM EDT (17:50 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 1, 2023, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Nov 6, 2023, 7:15 PM EST
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 17:51 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, 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 12:00Z on 2023-10-31Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 337 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 2023-10-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -24 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 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
337 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-75 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
801 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
16 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
18 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

657 
WHUS42 KMFL 311750
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
150 PM EDT Tue Oct 31 2023

FLZ168-172-173-010200-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0037.231101T1200Z-231103T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0012.231031T1800Z-231101T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
150 PM EDT Tue Oct 31 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 
  rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County and 
  Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Wednesday 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Wednesday 
  morning through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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
580 
WHUS42 KMFL 312331
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
731 PM EDT Tue Oct 31 2023

FLZ168-172-173-010800-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0012.000000T0000Z-231101T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.231101T1200Z-231103T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
731 PM EDT Tue Oct 31 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 
  rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County and 
  Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Wednesday 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Wednesday 
  morning through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$
372 
WHUS42 KMFL 010707
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
307 AM EDT Wed Nov 1 2023

FLZ168-011515-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0006.231102T0000Z-231103T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0012.000000T0000Z-231101T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.231101T1200Z-231103T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
307 AM EDT Wed Nov 1 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking 
  waves of 6 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 2 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this 
  morning through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, 
  from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 
  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...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-011515-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0012.000000T0000Z-231101T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.231101T1200Z-231103T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
307 AM EDT Wed Nov 1 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 
  rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County and 
  Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Wednesday 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Wednesday 
  morning through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$
020 
WHUS42 KMFL 011435
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1035 AM EDT Wed Nov 1 2023

FLZ168-020245-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0006.231102T0000Z-231103T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0012.000000T0000Z-231101T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231103T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1035 AM EDT Wed Nov 1 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  6 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 2 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 
  8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 
  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...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-020245-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0012.000000T0000Z-231101T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231103T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
1035 AM EDT Wed Nov 1 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 2 PM EDT this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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 011852
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
252 PM EDT Wed Nov 1 2023

FLZ168-021200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231103T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0006.231102T0000Z-231103T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
252 PM EDT Wed Nov 1 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  6 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Thursday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 
  PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 
  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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-021200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231103T0600Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
252 PM EDT Wed Nov 1 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...Through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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
556 
WHUS42 KMFL 020631
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
231 AM EDT Thu Nov 2 2023

FLZ168-021445-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-231103T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231103T0600Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
231 AM EDT Thu Nov 2 2023

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

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 11 feet
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. For
  the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT 
  Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-021445-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231103T0600Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
231 AM EDT Thu Nov 2 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
646 
WHUS42 KMFL 021342
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
942 AM EDT Thu Nov 2 2023

FLZ168-022300-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231104T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-231103T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
942 AM EDT Thu Nov 2 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 
  feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Friday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-022300-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231104T0600Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
942 AM EDT Thu Nov 2 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...Through late Friday night.

* 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.

&&

$$
209 
WHUS42 KMFL 021955
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
355 PM EDT Thu Nov 2 2023

FLZ168-031200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231106T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-231103T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
355 PM EDT Thu Nov 2 2023

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

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 11 
  feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

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

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-031200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231106T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
355 PM EDT Thu Nov 2 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade 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.

&&

$$

Baxter
540 
WHUS42 KMFL 030624
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
224 AM EDT Fri Nov 3 2023

FLZ168-172-173-031430-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231106T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
224 AM EDT Fri Nov 3 2023

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

* WHAT...dangerous rip currents. 
 
* WHERE...all Atlantic coast beaches.

* WHEN...through Sunday 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 rip currents.

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.

&&

$$
194 
WHUS42 KMFL 031000
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
600 AM EDT Fri Nov 3 2023

FLZ168-172-040000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0007.231103T1000Z-231104T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231106T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
600 AM EDT Fri Nov 3 2023

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

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

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

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

&&

$$

FLZ173-040000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231106T0000Z/
Coastal Miami Dade County-
600 AM EDT Fri Nov 3 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...All Atlantic coast beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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 rip currents.

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.

&&

$$
914 
WHUS42 KMFL 031846
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
246 PM EDT Fri Nov 3 2023

FLZ168-172-040700-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-231104T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231106T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
246 PM EDT Fri Nov 3 2023

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

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

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

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

&&

$$

FLZ173-040700-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231106T0000Z/
Coastal Miami Dade County-
246 PM EDT Fri Nov 3 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...All Atlantic coast beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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...

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.

&&

$$
675 
WHUS42 KMFL 040635
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
235 AM EDT Sat Nov 4 2023

FLZ168-172-173-041900-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231106T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
235 AM EDT Sat Nov 4 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...All Atlantic coast beaches. 

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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...

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.

&&

$$
099 
WHUS42 KMFL 041758
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
158 PM EDT Sat Nov 4 2023

FLZ168-172-173-050800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231106T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
158 PM EDT Sat Nov 4 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...All Atlantic coast beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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...

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.

&&

$$
666 
WHUS42 KMFL 050954
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
454 AM EST Sun Nov 5 2023

FLZ168-172-173-051800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231106T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
454 AM EST Sun Nov 5 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...All Atlantic coast beaches.

* WHEN...Through this 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...

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.

&&

$$
142 
WHUS42 KMFL 051603
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1103 AM EST Sun Nov 5 2023

FLZ168-172-173-060000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231106T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
1103 AM EST Sun Nov 5 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...All Atlantic coast beaches.

* WHEN...Through this 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...

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.

&&

$$
535 
WHUS42 KMFL 051805
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
105 PM EST Sun Nov 5 2023

FLZ168-060000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0013.231105T1805Z-231105T2100Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231106T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
105 PM EST Sun Nov 5 2023

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal 
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 4 PM EST this 
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 7 PM EST this 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-060000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231106T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
105 PM EST Sun Nov 5 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...All Atlantic coast beaches.

* WHEN...Through this 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...

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.

&&

$$
187 
WHUS42 KMFL 052304
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
604 PM EST Sun Nov 5 2023

FLZ172-173-060015-
/O.CAN.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231106T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
604 PM EST Sun Nov 5 2023

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

A moderate risk for rip currents will continue across Broward and
Miami-Dade County beaches over the next few days.

$$

FLZ168-070100-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231107T0100Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
604 PM EST Sun Nov 5 2023

...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.

&&

$$
138 
WHUS42 KMFL 070015
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
715 PM EST Mon Nov 6 2023

FLZ168-070115-
/O.CAN.KMFL.RP.S.0037.000000T0000Z-231107T0100Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
715 PM EST Mon Nov 6 2023

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

An elevated rip current risk will continue over the next few days
with onshore flow.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 31, 2:57 AM EDTGale WatchMFL24 hr
Oct 31, 12:33 PM EDTCoastal Flood StatementMFLBroward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach25 hr
Oct 31, 1:52 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFL4 days

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.