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