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Rip Current Statement 20, NWS Miami, FL

April 20, 2026Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Apr 20, 2026, 2:34 AM EDT for Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Florida. It took effect at Apr 20, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 20, 2026, 2:34 AM EDT (06:34 UTC)
In effect from
Apr 20, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
Expired
Apr 24, 2026, 3:08 PM EDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

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

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 59 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 06:34 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, 6.6 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 2026-04-20Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 4 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 2026-04-20The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 28 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
4 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-71 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1376 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
23 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
28 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
66 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

142 
WHUS42 KMFL 200634
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
234 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026

FLZ168-210645-
/O.NEW.KMFL.SU.Y.0006.260421T0600Z-260422T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0020.260420T1800Z-260422T1500Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
234 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 
  6 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-210645-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0020.260420T1800Z-260422T1500Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
234 AM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Wednesday morning.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
12 follow-up statements
089 
WHUS42 KMFL 201953
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
353 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026

FLZ168-211000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0006.260421T0600Z-260422T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260422T1500Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
353 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 PM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-211000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260422T1500Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
353 PM EDT Mon Apr 20 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
248 
WHUS42 KMFL 210608
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
208 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

FLZ168-211415-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260422T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260422T1500Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
208 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-211415-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260422T1500Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
208 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
811 
WHUS42 KMFL 210609
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
209 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

FLZ168-212000-
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260422T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260422T1500Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
209 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

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

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

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

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

* 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-212000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260422T1500Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
209 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Wednesday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
250 
WHUS42 KMFL 211801
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
201 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

FLZ168-221000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260422T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
201 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

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

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 8 
  feet in the surf zone.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

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

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-221000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
201 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...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.

&&

$$
871 
WHUS42 KMFL 212350
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
750 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

FLZ168-222000-
/O.EXP.KMFL.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-260422T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
750 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-222000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260424T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
750 PM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...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.

&&

$$
864 
WHUS42 KMFL 220835
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
435 AM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026

FLZ168-221645-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260425T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
435 AM EDT Wed Apr 22 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-221645-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260424T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
435 AM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
871 
WHUS42 KMFL 221600
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1200 PM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026

FLZ168-230800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260425T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1200 PM EDT Wed Apr 22 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-230800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260424T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
1200 PM EDT Wed Apr 22 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
807 
WHUS42 KMFL 230808
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
408 AM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026

FLZ168-232000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260425T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
408 AM EDT Thu Apr 23 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-232000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260424T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
408 AM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
332 
WHUS42 KMFL 231653
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1253 PM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026

FLZ168-241200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260425T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1253 PM EDT Thu Apr 23 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-241200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260424T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
1253 PM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
166 
WHUS42 KMFL 240814
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
414 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

FLZ168-242200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260425T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
414 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

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

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-241200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260424T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
414 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$
497 
WHUS42 KMFL 241156
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
756 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

FLZ172-173-241300-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260424T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
756 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

$$

FLZ168-242000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260425T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
756 AM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

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

&&

$$
984 
WHUS42 KMFL 241908
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
308 PM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

FLZ168-242015-
/O.CAN.KMFL.RP.S.0020.000000T0000Z-260425T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
308 PM EDT Fri Apr 24 2026

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

Rip current risk has dropped due to weakening easterly flow so the
high risk is cancelled. 

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 20, 2:31 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryMFL59 hr
Apr 20, 2:34 AM EDTHigh Surf AdvisoryMFLPalm Beach41 hr
Apr 20, 4:49 AM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLPalm Beach26 min
Apr 20, 3:51 PM EDTFire Weather WatchMFLCollier, Glades, Hendry19 hr
Apr 20, 4:08 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLCollier37 min
Apr 20, 4:09 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLMiami-Dade36 min
Apr 20, 5:01 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementMFLBroward29 min
Apr 20, 5:18 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL27 min
Apr 20, 5:56 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningMFLMiami-Dade, Monroe11 min
Apr 20, 5:57 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningMFL33 min

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.