Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued May 17 at 3:34AM EDT until May 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 12:34am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning 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 Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL
Sender: