The National Weather Service in Miami updated its Rip Current Statement for coastal Broward and Miami-Dade counties at 3:23 AM on Wednesday, November 4. A high risk of dangerous rip currents remains in effect through 10 AM Wednesday morning.
The Weather Service says rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. The same coastline also faces isolated minor coastal flooding through Wednesday evening — see the Coastal Flood Statement for Broward and Miami-Dade through Wednesday evening and the Palm Beach rip current update through 7 PM.
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 updated at 3:23 AM Wednesday, November 4.
