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Rip Current Statement 34, NWS Miami, FL

October 16, 2025Miami-Dade County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Oct 16, 2025, 1:43 AM EDT for Miami-Dade County, Florida. It took effect at Oct 16, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 16, 2025, 1:43 AM EDT (05:43 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 16, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Oct 20, 2025, 8:00 AM EDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

County Miami-Dade County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 9 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:46 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

Miami, FL (KMIA), launched 00:00Z, 5.7 hours before the alert went out and 31 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 2025-10-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 31 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 2025-10-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -48 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
31 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-17 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1074 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
10 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-48 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-10 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

713 
WHUS42 KMFL 160543
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
143 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

FLZ173-170000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0034.251017T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251017T1400Z/
Coastal Miami Dade County-
143 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Friday 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening 
  through Friday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-170000-
/O.EXB.KMFL.RP.S.0032.251017T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251017T1400Z/
Coastal Broward County-
143 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Friday 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening 
  through Friday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-170000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251017T1400Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
143 AM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* 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 High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
971 
WHUS42 KMFL 162308
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
708 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

FLZ172-170800-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251017T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0032.251017T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
708 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Friday 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening 
  through Friday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-170800-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251017T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.251017T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
Coastal Miami Dade County-
708 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Friday 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening 
  through Friday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-170800-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251017T1400Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251018T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
708 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
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 High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Friday morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
808 
WHUS42 KMFL 170221
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1021 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

FLZ172-180600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
1021 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-180600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
Coastal Miami Dade County-
1021 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-180600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1021 PM EDT Thu Oct 16 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY 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...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
864 
WHUS42 KMFL 180557
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
157 AM EDT Sat Oct 18 2025

FLZ172-190400-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
157 AM EDT Sat Oct 18 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-190400-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
Coastal Miami Dade County-
157 AM EDT Sat Oct 18 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-190400-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
157 AM EDT Sat Oct 18 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
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...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$
643 
WHUS42 KMFL 190458
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1258 AM EDT Sun Oct 19 2025

FLZ172-200000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251021T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
1258 AM EDT Sun Oct 19 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Monday 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 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...

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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-200000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251021T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251020T0000Z/
Coastal Miami Dade County-
1258 AM EDT Sun Oct 19 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Monday 
  evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 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...

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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-200000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251021T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251021T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1258 AM EDT Sun Oct 19 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY 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...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
044 
WHUS42 KMFL 192032
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
432 PM EDT Sun Oct 19 2025

FLZ172-200645-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251021T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
432 PM EDT Sun Oct 19 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday morning. 
  For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Monday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-200645-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251020T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251021T0000Z/
Coastal Miami Dade County-
432 PM EDT Sun Oct 19 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday morning. 
  For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Monday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-200645-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251021T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251021T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
432 PM EDT Sun Oct 19 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
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...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$
214 
WHUS42 KMFL 200417
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1217 AM EDT Mon Oct 20 2025

FLZ172-210000-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251021T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251020T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-
1217 AM EDT Mon Oct 20 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday morning. 
  For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Monday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ173-210000-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251021T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0034.000000T0000Z-251020T1200Z/
Coastal Miami Dade County-
1217 AM EDT Mon Oct 20 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday morning. 
  For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Monday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-210000-
/O.CON.KMFL.CF.S.0015.000000T0000Z-251021T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0032.000000T0000Z-251021T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1217 AM EDT Mon Oct 20 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 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...Through Monday 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.

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 15, 10:34 PM EDTCoastal Flood StatementMFLBroward, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach5 days
Oct 16, 1:39 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFL48 hr

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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.