Florida Rip Current Statement | Effective 05/16/2026 13:13

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued May 16 at 4:13PM EDT until May 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires: 
May 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Description: 
* 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.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Coastal Palm Beach County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Miami FL