Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued May 17 at 4:26PM EDT until May 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 1:26pm
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.
* WHEN...Through Tuesday 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: