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Rip Current Statement 5, NWS Miami, FL

January 25, 2026Palm Beach County, Florida

NWS Miami, FL issued this rip current statement at Jan 25, 2026, 12:27 AM EST for Palm Beach County, Florida. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 25, 2026, 12:27 AM EST (05:27 UTC)
Expired
Jan 28, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Miami, FL

County Palm Beach County, FL

The radar

The Miami radar (KAMX), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:29 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, 5.5 hours before the alert went out and 93 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 2026-01-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 293 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 2026-01-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 25 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
293 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-9 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
789 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
48 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
25 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
74 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

595 
WHUS42 KMFL 250527
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1227 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

FLZ168-260000-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0005.260125T0527Z-260126T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1227 AM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK 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.

&&

$$
9 follow-up statements
742 
WHUS42 KMFL 252043
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
343 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

FLZ168-260600-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260127T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
343 PM EST Sun Jan 25 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach 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.

&&

$$
673 
WHUS42 KMFL 260551
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1251 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

FLZ168-270000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260127T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1251 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach 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.

&&

$$
618 
WHUS42 KMFL 261901
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
201 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

FLZ172-173-271215-
/O.NEW.KMFL.RP.S.0006.260127T1200Z-260128T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
201 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-271215-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260128T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
201 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach 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.

&&

$$

Baxter
206 
WHUS42 KMFL 270450
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1150 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

FLZ069-271800-
/O.EXB.KMFL.RP.S.0006.260127T0450Z-260127T1800Z/
Coastal Collier County-
1150 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Collier County.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

FLZ168-271800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260128T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1150 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-271800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0006.260127T1200Z-260128T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
1150 PM EST Mon Jan 26 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
367 
WHUS42 KMFL 271735
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
1235 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

FLZ069-271845-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-260127T1800Z/
Coastal Collier County-
1235 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

$$

FLZ168-280000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260128T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
1235 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach 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.

&&

$$

FLZ172-173-280000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-260128T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
1235 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST Tuesday 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.

&&

$$
345 
WHUS42 KMFL 272321
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
621 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

FLZ172-173-281000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
621 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-281000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
621 PM EST Tue Jan 27 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW 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.

&&

$$
161 
WHUS42 KMFL 280927
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
427 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

FLZ172-173-281200-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
427 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this 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.

&&

$$

FLZ168-281800-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
427 AM EST Wed Jan 28 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.

&&

$$
092 
WHUS42 KMFL 281141
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
641 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

FLZ172-173-281245-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0006.000000T0000Z-260128T1200Z/
Coastal Broward County-Coastal Miami Dade County-
641 AM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM EST THIS MORNING...

$$

FLZ168-290000-
/O.CON.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
641 AM EST Wed Jan 28 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.

&&

$$
397 
WHUS42 KMFL 282357
CFWMFL

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
657 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

FLZ168-290100-
/O.EXP.KMFL.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260129T0000Z/
Coastal Palm Beach County-
657 PM EST Wed Jan 28 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

A moderate risk of rip currents will still remain in place 
through the rest of the week.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 24, 9:14 PM ESTAreal Flood AdvisoryMFLCollier106 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.