The National Weather Service in Miami issued a Rip Current Statement for coastal Palm Beach County at 2:20 AM on Tuesday, November 3. A high risk of dangerous rip currents is in effect through 7 PM 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. The same coast is under a Coastal Flood Advisory through 7 PM Tuesday — see the Coastal Flood Advisory for Palm Beach until 7 PM and the rip current statement for Broward and Miami-Dade.
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 Palm Beach County? Through 7 PM Wednesday, November 4, according to the National Weather Service statement issued at 2:20 AM Tuesday, November 3.
