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Rip Current Statement 17, NWS Miami, FL

March 16, 20254 counties in Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Mar 16, 2025, 4:02 PM EDT for 4 counties in Florida. It took effect at Mar 16, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 7 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 16, 2025, 4:02 PM EDT (20:02 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 16, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Mar 23, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
7 days
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

Counties Broward County, FL, Collier County, FL, Miami-Dade County, FL, Palm Beach County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 64 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:03 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, 8.0 hours before the alert went out and 53 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 2025-03-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 66 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 2025-03-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 125 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
66 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-99 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
714 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
125 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
276 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.6

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The text

As transmitted.

765 
WHUS42 KMFL 162002
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
402 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

FLZ069-170415-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0017.250317T0000Z-250318T1600Z/
Coastal Collier County-
402 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Tuesday morning.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FLZ168-172-173-170000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-250317T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
402 PM EDT Sun Mar 16 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 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.

&&

$$
17 follow-up statements
612 
WHUS42 KMFL 170401
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1201 AM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025

FLZ069-181600-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250318T1600Z/
Coastal Collier County-
1201 AM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Tuesday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
023 
WHUS42 KMFL 172353
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
753 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025

FLZ069-180800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250318T1600Z/
Coastal Collier County-
753 PM EDT Mon Mar 17 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Tuesday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
375 
WHUS42 KMFL 180611
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
211 AM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

FLZ168-181200-
/O.EXB.KMFL.RP.S.0017.250318T1600Z-250320T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
211 AM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...From noon EDT today 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-181200-
/O.EXB.KMFL.RP.S.0017.250318T1600Z-250319T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
211 AM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon EDT today 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.

&&

$$

FLZ069-181200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250318T1200Z/
Coastal Collier County-
211 AM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this 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.

&&

$$
737 
WHUS42 KMFL 181155
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
755 AM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

FLZ069-181300-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250318T1200Z/
Coastal Collier County-
755 AM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

Onshore winds have subsided sufficiently to reduced the risk of 
rip currents along the Gulf Coast. 

$$

FLZ168-182200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.250318T1600Z-250320T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
755 AM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY
THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...From noon EDT today 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-182200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.250318T1600Z-250319T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
755 AM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon EDT today 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.

&&

$$
710 
WHUS42 KMFL 182139
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
539 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

FLZ168-190000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
539 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...From noon EDT today 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-190000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250319T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
539 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From noon EDT today 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.

&&

$$
492 
WHUS42 KMFL 182349
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
749 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

FLZ172-173-190100-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250319T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
749 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

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

There is no longer a high risk of rip currents at the Broward and
Miami-Dade County beaches, but conditions will remain elevated
through Wednesday.

$$

FLZ168-191200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250320T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
749 PM EDT Tue Mar 18 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* 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.

&&

$$
256 
WHUS42 KMFL 190643
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
243 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

FLZ168-192100-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250320T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
243 AM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$
146 
WHUS42 KMFL 191729
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
129 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

FLZ172-173-201000-
/O.EXB.KMFL.RP.S.0017.250320T1200Z-250321T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
129 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-201000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250321T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
129 PM EDT Wed Mar 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* 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.

&&

$$
428 
WHUS42 KMFL 200615
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
215 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

FLZ173-200715-
/O.CAN.KMFL.RP.S.0017.250320T1200Z-250321T0000Z/
Coastal Miami Dade County-
215 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

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

$$

FLZ168-202100-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250321T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
215 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-202100-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.250320T1200Z-250321T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
215 AM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday morning 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.

&&

$$
015 
WHUS42 KMFL 201822
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
222 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

FLZ168-211000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250322T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
222 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-211000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250322T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
222 PM EDT Thu Mar 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

&&

$$
660 
WHUS42 KMFL 210719
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
319 AM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025

FLZ168-211530-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250323T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
319 AM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-211530-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250322T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
319 AM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
033 
WHUS42 KMFL 211501
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1101 AM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025

FLZ168-220000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250323T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1101 AM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-220000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250322T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
1101 AM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$
534 
WHUS42 KMFL 220001
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
801 PM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025

FLZ172-220115-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250322T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
801 PM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025

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

.

$$

FLZ168-220600-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250323T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
801 PM EDT Fri Mar 21 2025

...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.

&&

$$
253 
WHUS42 KMFL 220519
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
119 AM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

FLZ168-230000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250324T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
119 AM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

...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.

&&

$$
535 
WHUS42 KMFL 221754
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
154 PM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

FLZ168-240000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250324T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
154 PM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

...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.

&&

$$
259 
WHUS42 KMFL 222316
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
716 PM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

FLZ168-240000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250324T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
716 PM EDT Sat Mar 22 2025

...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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WHUS42 KMFL 232358
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
758 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

FLZ168-240100-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-250324T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
758 PM EDT Sun Mar 23 2025

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

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 16, 4:01 PM EDTFire Weather WatchMFLBroward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Miami-Dade, Monroe and 1 more10 hr
Mar 16, 4:03 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFL40 hr
Mar 16, 7:28 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach47 min
Mar 16, 7:33 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL57 min

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Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2025Every rip current statement in 2025

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.