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Rip Current Statement 28, NWS Miami, FL

August 18, 2025Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Aug 18, 2025, 3:46 PM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at Aug 19, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 7 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 18, 2025, 3:46 PM EDT (19:46 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 19, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 26, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
In force
7 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 19:46 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

Key West, FL (KNQX), launched 12:00Z, 7.8 hours before the alert went out and 216 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, Key West, FL at 12:00Z on 2025-08-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1619 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, Key West, FL at 12:00Z on 2025-08-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 7 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
1619 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-4 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
927 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
11 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
7 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
21 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

570 
WHUS42 KMFL 181946
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
346 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

FLZ168-192000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0028.250819T1200Z-250822T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
346 PM EDT Mon Aug 18 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...From Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
17 follow-up statements
073 
WHUS42 KMFL 191704
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
104 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

FLZ168-200800-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.250820T1900Z-250823T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250824T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
104 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO NOON EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2 to 8 
  feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 PM Wednesday to 
  noon EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$
932 
WHUS42 KMFL 200019
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
819 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

FLZ168-201700-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250823T2200Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.250820T1900Z-250823T1600Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
819 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM WEDNESDAY TO
NOON EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1 to 7 
  feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 PM Wednesday to 
  noon EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-201700-
/O.EXB.KMFL.RP.S.0028.250820T1900Z-250823T2200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
819 PM EDT Tue Aug 19 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
685 
WHUS42 KMFL 201121
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
721 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

FLZ168-210000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.250820T1900Z-250823T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250823T2200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
721 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO NOON EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 1 to 7 
  feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 3 PM Wednesday to 
  noon EDT Saturday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-210000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.250820T1900Z-250823T2200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
721 AM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
026 
WHUS42 KMFL 202352
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
752 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

FLZ168-220000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250823T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250823T2200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
752 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-220000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250823T2200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
752 PM EDT Wed Aug 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
378 
WHUS42 KMFL 212358
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
758 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

FLZ168-230000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250823T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250823T2200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
758 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2 
  to 7 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-230000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250823T2200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
758 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
525 
WHUS42 KMFL 220111
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
911 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

FLZ168-220915-
/O.CAN.KMFL.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250823T1600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250823T2200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
911 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-220915-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250823T2200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
911 PM EDT Thu Aug 21 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
321 
WHUS42 KMFL 220508
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
108 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

FLZ168-172-173-222000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250823T2200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
108 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
543 
WHUS42 KMFL 220625
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
225 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

FLZ075-222100-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0001.250822T1700Z-250822T2100Z/
Mainland Monroe-
225 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
UNTIL 5 PM EDT...

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Mainland Monroe.

* WHEN...From 1 PM EDT this afternoon through 5 PM EDT.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is possible during
  this afternoons high tide cycle. This would impact portions of
  the Flamingo Visitors Center. High tide is around 330 PM EDT
  this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

FLZ168-172-173-222100-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250823T2200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
225 AM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
197 
WHUS42 KMFL 222111
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
511 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

FLZ075-222215-
/O.EXP.KMFL.CF.S.0001.000000T0000Z-250822T2100Z/
Mainland Monroe-
511 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

$$

FLZ168-172-173-231200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250823T2200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
511 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
306 
WHUS42 KMFL 230337
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1137 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

FLZ075-232200-
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.S.0002.250823T1700Z-250823T2200Z/
Mainland Monroe-
1137 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding expected.

* WHERE...Mainland Monroe.

* WHEN...1 PM EDT until 6 PM EDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is possible during
  Saturday afternoon's high tide. This includes the Flamingo
  Visitor Center area.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

FLZ168-232200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250825T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1137 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

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

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-232200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250823T2200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
1137 PM EDT Fri Aug 22 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* 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.

&&

$$
480 
WHUS42 KMFL 232153
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
553 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

FLZ075-232300-
/O.EXP.KMFL.CF.S.0002.000000T0000Z-250823T2200Z/
Mainland Monroe-
553 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

$$

FLZ172-173-240000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250824T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
553 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$

FLZ168-241000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250825T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
553 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 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.

&&

$$
004 
WHUS42 KMFL 232337
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
737 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

FLZ172-173-240045-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250824T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
737 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 2025

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

$$

FLZ168-240700-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250825T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
737 PM EDT Sat Aug 23 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.

&&

$$
927 
WHUS42 KMFL 240437
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1237 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

FLZ172-250000-
/O.EXA.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250825T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
1237 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-250000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250825T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1237 AM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

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

&&

$$
349 
WHUS42 KMFL 241851
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
251 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

FLZ168-251000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250826T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
251 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-250000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250825T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
251 PM EDT Sun Aug 24 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.

&&

$$
167 
WHUS42 KMFL 250507
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
107 AM EDT Mon Aug 25 2025

FLZ168-252000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250826T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
107 AM EDT Mon Aug 25 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
654 
WHUS42 KMFL 251728
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
128 PM EDT Mon Aug 25 2025

FLZ168-261200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250826T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
128 PM EDT Mon Aug 25 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
103 
WHUS42 KMFL 261205
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
805 AM EDT Tue Aug 26 2025

FLZ168-261315-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0028.000000T0000Z-250826T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
805 AM EDT Tue Aug 26 2025

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

A moderate risk of rip currents will remain for the Palm Beach 
County beaches today.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 18, 3:40 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach35 min
Aug 18, 4:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward24 min
Aug 18, 5:12 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward33 min
Aug 18, 6:00 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMonroe30 min
Aug 18, 6:15 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL30 min
Aug 18, 6:32 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMonroe28 min
Aug 18, 7:03 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL27 min
Aug 18, 7:04 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMonroe26 min
Aug 18, 7:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMonroe37 min
Aug 18, 7:57 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL33 min

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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.