Florida Rip Current Statement - [Severity] | Effective 05/21/2026 16:29

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued May 21 at 7:29PM EDT until May 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 21, 2026 - 4:29pm
Expires: 
May 22, 2026 - 12:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...Through Friday 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