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Rip Current Statement 19, NWS Miami, FL

April 6, 2026Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Apr 6, 2026, 1:41 AM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at Apr 7, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 9 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 6, 2026, 1:41 AM EDT (05:41 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 7, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 17, 2026, 12:21 AM EDT
In force
9 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 05:43 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, 5.7 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 2026-04-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 729 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 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 2026-04-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -37 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
729 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-2 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
800 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
6 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-37 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-42 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

953 
WHUS42 KMFL 060541
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
141 AM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

FLZ168-172-173-062000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0019.260408T0000Z-260409T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
141 AM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening 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.

&&

$$
25 follow-up statements
820 
WHUS42 KMFL 061829
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
229 PM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

FLZ168-172-173-071000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0019.260408T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
229 PM EDT Mon Apr 6 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening 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.

&&

$$
797 
WHUS42 KMFL 070613
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
213 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

FLZ168-172-173-072000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.260408T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
213 AM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening 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.

&&

$$
122 
WHUS42 KMFL 071844
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
244 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

FLZ168-081000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.260408T0600Z-260410T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.260408T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
244 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8
  to 12 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 PM EDT this 
  evening through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, 
  from 2 AM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-081000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.260408T0000Z-260410T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
244 PM EDT Tue Apr 7 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening 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.

&&

$$
280 
WHUS42 KMFL 080409
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1209 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

FLZ168-082000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.260408T0600Z-260411T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260411T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1209 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-082000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260411T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
1209 AM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
789 
WHUS42 KMFL 081822
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
222 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

FLZ168-091000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260412T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260411T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
222 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 
  feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-091000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260412T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
222 PM EDT Wed Apr 8 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.

&&

$$
467 
WHUS42 KMFL 090510
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
110 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

FLZ168-092000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260411T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260412T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
110 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 
  feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-092000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260412T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
110 AM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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.

&&

$$
193 
WHUS42 KMFL 091828
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
228 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

FLZ168-101000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260413T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260411T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
228 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-101000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260413T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
228 PM EDT Thu Apr 9 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.

&&

$$
165 
WHUS42 KMFL 100545
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
145 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

FLZ168-102000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260411T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260413T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
145 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 
  feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Friday.

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-102000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260413T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
145 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 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.

&&

$$
782 
WHUS42 KMFL 100749
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
349 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

FLZ168-102000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260411T1200Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260413T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
349 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 10 
  feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-102000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260413T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
349 AM EDT Fri Apr 10 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.

&&

$$
079 
WHUS42 KMFL 101822
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
222 PM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

FLZ168-111000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260414T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-260411T1200Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
222 PM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 
  feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 AM 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-111000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260414T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
222 PM EDT Fri Apr 10 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW 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.

&&

$$
171 
WHUS42 KMFL 111357
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
957 AM EDT Sat Apr 11 2026

FLZ168-172-173-112200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260414T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
957 AM EDT Sat Apr 11 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, 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.

&&

$$
429 
WHUS42 KMFL 111848
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
248 PM EDT Sat Apr 11 2026

FLZ168-172-173-120800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260414T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
248 PM EDT Sat Apr 11 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, 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.

&&

$$
740 
WHUS42 KMFL 120627
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
227 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

FLZ168-172-173-130900-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260414T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
227 AM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, 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.

&&

$$
866 
WHUS42 KMFL 121958
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
358 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

FLZ168-172-173-140000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260414T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
358 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, 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.

&&

$$
394 
WHUS42 KMFL 130709
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
309 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026

FLZ168-172-173-140800-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260415T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
309 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
089 
WHUS42 KMFL 131628
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1228 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026

FLZ168-172-173-150000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260415T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
1228 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
051 
WHUS42 KMFL 132343
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
743 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026

FLZ168-172-173-150000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260415T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
743 PM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
311 
WHUS42 KMFL 140752
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
352 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

FLZ168-172-173-150000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260416T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
352 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, 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.

&&

$$
655 
WHUS42 KMFL 142028
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
428 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

FLZ168-172-173-150430-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260417T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
428 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$
457 
WHUS42 KMFL 150044
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
844 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

FLZ168-172-173-151200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260417T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
844 PM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$
107 
WHUS42 KMFL 150738
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
338 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

FLZ168-172-173-160000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260417T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
338 AM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$
166 
WHUS42 KMFL 152335
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
735 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

FLZ168-172-173-170000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260417T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
735 PM EDT Wed Apr 15 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

&&

$$
131 
WHUS42 KMFL 160740
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
340 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026

FLZ168-172-173-170000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260418T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
340 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$
639 
WHUS42 KMFL 162303
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
703 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026

FLZ168-172-173-170800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260418T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
703 PM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* 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.

&&

$$
275 
WHUS42 KMFL 170421
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1221 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

FLZ168-172-173-170530-
/O.CAN.KMFL.RP.S.0019.000000T0000Z-260418T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-Coastal Broward County-
Coastal Miami Dade County-
1221 AM EDT Fri Apr 17 2026

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

With onshore flow diminishing today, the risk of rip currents will
decrease from high to moderate. Swimmers are still encouraged to
swim near lifeguards and to exercise caution while out on the
water.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 6, 1:41 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFL8 days
Apr 6, 4:33 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier27 min
Apr 6, 5:17 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier28 min
Apr 6, 6:21 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLGlades24 min
Apr 6, 7:24 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLGlades36 min
Apr 6, 7:50 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL25 min

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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.