The National Weather Service in Miami issued a Rip Current Statement for coastal Broward County and coastal Miami-Dade County at 2:20 AM on Tuesday, November 3. A high risk of dangerous rip currents is in effect through 10 AM Wednesday, November 4, with large breaking waves up to 6 feet in the surf zone.
The Weather Service says rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water, and conditions are dangerous for swimming and surfing, with localized beach erosion possible. Both coasts are also under a Coastal Flood Advisory through 7 PM Tuesday — see the Coastal Flood Advisory for Broward and Miami-Dade until 7 PM and the rip current statement for Palm Beach.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not 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.
FAQ
How long does the rip current risk last in Broward and Miami-Dade? Through 10 AM Wednesday, November 4, according to the National Weather Service statement issued at 2:20 AM Tuesday, November 3.
