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Rip Current Statement 18, NWS Miami, FL

March 25, 2026Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Mar 25, 2026, 2:20 AM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at Mar 25, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 12 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 25, 2026, 2:20 AM EDT (06:20 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 25, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Apr 5, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
12 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 06:23 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, 6.3 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 2026-03-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 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 2026-03-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 10 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
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1941 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
24 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
10 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
24 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

489 
WHUS42 KMFL 250620
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
220 AM EDT Wed Mar 25 2026

FLZ168-252200-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0018.260325T1200Z-260327T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
220 AM EDT Wed Mar 25 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this 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.

&&

$$
22 follow-up statements
641 
WHUS42 KMFL 252004
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
404 PM EDT Wed Mar 25 2026

FLZ172-260400-
/O.EXB.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260326T0400Z/
Coastal Broward County-
404 PM EDT Wed Mar 25 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...Until midnight EDT 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-260400-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260327T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
404 PM EDT Wed Mar 25 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this 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.

&&

$$
940 
WHUS42 KMFL 260353
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1153 PM EDT Wed Mar 25 2026

FLZ172-260500-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260326T0400Z/
Coastal Broward County-
1153 PM EDT Wed Mar 25 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

A moderate risk of rip currents will remain in place across the
Broward County beaches through the rest of the week.

$$

FLZ168-262200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260327T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1153 PM EDT Wed Mar 25 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$
104 
WHUS42 KMFL 260618
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
218 AM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026

FLZ168-262200-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260328T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
218 AM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$
460 
WHUS42 KMFL 262101
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
501 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026

FLZ168-270800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260328T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
501 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$
659 
WHUS42 KMFL 270619
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
219 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026

FLZ168-280000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260328T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
219 AM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach 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.

&&

$$
354 
WHUS42 KMFL 272357
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
757 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026

FLZ168-280800-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260330T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
757 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...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.

&&

$$
330 
WHUS42 KMFL 280226
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1026 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026

FLZ168-290000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.260329T0000Z-260330T0600Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260330T0600Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1026 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 12 feet 
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM Saturday to 2 AM 
  EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-290000-
/O.EXB.KMFL.RP.S.0018.260329T0000Z-260330T0600Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
1026 PM EDT Fri Mar 27 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
553 
WHUS42 KMFL 282213
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
613 PM EDT Sat Mar 28 2026

FLZ168-300000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.260329T0000Z-260330T0600Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260330T0600Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
613 PM EDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 12 feet 
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday 
  night. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM Saturday to 2 AM 
  EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-300000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.260329T0000Z-260330T0600Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
613 PM EDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through late Sunday 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.

&&

$$
411 
WHUS42 KMFL 290247
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1047 PM EDT Sat Mar 28 2026

FLZ168-300000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260330T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260331T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1047 PM EDT Sat Mar 28 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves up to 12 feet 
  expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-300000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260331T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
1047 PM EDT Sat Mar 28 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

&&

$$
099 
WHUS42 KMFL 292306
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
706 PM EDT Sun Mar 29 2026

FLZ168-301200-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260330T1800Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260331T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
706 PM EDT Sun Mar 29 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 
  to 11 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 2 PM EDT Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-301200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260331T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
706 PM EDT Sun Mar 29 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$
282 
WHUS42 KMFL 300201
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1001 PM EDT Sun Mar 29 2026

FLZ168-310000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260402T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-260330T1800Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1001 PM EDT Sun Mar 29 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 
  to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-310000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260402T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
1001 PM EDT Sun Mar 29 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$
478 
WHUS42 KMFL 302344
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
744 PM EDT Mon Mar 30 2026

FLZ168-311000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260402T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
744 PM EDT Mon Mar 30 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-311000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260402T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
744 PM EDT Mon Mar 30 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$
139 
WHUS42 KMFL 310322
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1122 PM EDT Mon Mar 30 2026

FLZ168-010000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260404T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1122 PM EDT Mon Mar 30 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-010000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260404T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
1122 PM EDT Mon Mar 30 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$
461 
WHUS42 KMFL 312352
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
752 PM EDT Tue Mar 31 2026

FLZ168-011000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260404T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
752 PM EDT Tue Mar 31 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-011000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260404T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
752 PM EDT Tue Mar 31 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$
321 
WHUS42 KMFL 010453
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1253 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026

FLZ168-021200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260404T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1253 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-021200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260404T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
1253 AM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$
462 
WHUS42 KMFL 020843
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
443 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026

FLZ168-022000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260404T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
443 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-022000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260404T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
443 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$
362 
WHUS42 KMFL 021528
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1128 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026

FLZ168-030800-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260405T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1128 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026

...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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-030800-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260405T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
1128 AM EDT Thu Apr 2 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...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.

&&

$$
471 
WHUS42 KMFL 030625
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
225 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

FLZ168-032000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260405T1000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
225 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...Through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-032000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260405T1000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
225 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through late Saturday 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.

&&

$$
448 
WHUS42 KMFL 031518
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1118 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

FLZ168-040800-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260406T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1118 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-040800-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260406T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
1118 AM EDT Fri Apr 3 2026

...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.

&&

$$
160 
WHUS42 KMFL 040752
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
352 AM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

FLZ168-050800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260406T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
352 AM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-050800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260406T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
352 AM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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.

&&

$$
694 
WHUS42 KMFL 041725
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
125 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

FLZ168-060000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260406T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
125 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-060000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260406T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
125 PM EDT Sat Apr 4 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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.

&&

$$
676 
WHUS42 KMFL 052333
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
733 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

FLZ168-060045-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260406T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
733 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

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

.

$$

FLZ172-173-060045-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260406T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
733 PM EDT Sun Apr 5 2026

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

.

$$

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Rip Current Statements in Florida, 2026Every rip current statement in 2026

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.