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Rip Current Statement 19, NWS Miami, FL

April 2, 2025Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Apr 2, 2025, 1:58 AM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at Apr 2, 2025, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 2, 2025, 1:58 AM EDT (05:58 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 2, 2025, 11:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 6, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

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

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:57 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, 6.0 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 2025-04-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 922 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 2025-04-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -26 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
922 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-76 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1203 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
14 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-26 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
6 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

239 
WHUS42 KMFL 020558
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
158 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025

FLZ168-172-173-022000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0019.250402T1500Z-250405T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
158 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM EDT this morning 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.

&&

$$
10 follow-up statements
159 
WHUS42 KMFL 021325
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
925 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025

FLZ168-172-173-022200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.250402T1500Z-250405T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
925 AM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, 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.

&&

$$
468 
WHUS42 KMFL 022153
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
553 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025

FLZ168-172-173-030600-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250405T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
553 PM EDT Wed Apr 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, 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.

&&

$$
614 
WHUS42 KMFL 030518
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
118 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025

FLZ168-172-173-032000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250406T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
118 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

&&

$$
098 
WHUS42 KMFL 031325
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
925 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025

FLZ168-172-173-032200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250406T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
925 AM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$
794 
WHUS42 KMFL 031904
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
304 PM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025

FLZ168-172-173-041900-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250407T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
304 PM EDT Thu Apr 3 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, 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.

&&

$$
606 
WHUS42 KMFL 041612
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1212 PM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025

FLZ168-172-173-050700-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250407T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
1212 PM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, 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.

&&

$$
117 
WHUS42 KMFL 050211
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1011 PM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025

FLZ168-172-173-052000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250407T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
1011 PM EDT Fri Apr 4 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, 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.

&&

$$
164 
WHUS42 KMFL 051625
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1225 PM EDT Sat Apr 5 2025

FLZ168-172-173-060030-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250407T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
1225 PM EDT Sat Apr 5 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, 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.

&&

$$
072 
WHUS42 KMFL 052309
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
709 PM EDT Sat Apr 5 2025

FLZ168-172-173-061400-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250407T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
709 PM EDT Sat Apr 5 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, 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.

&&

$$
452 
WHUS42 KMFL 060447
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1247 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025

FLZ168-172-173-070000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-250407T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
1247 AM EDT Sun Apr 6 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 2, 2:00 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFL3 days

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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.