Rip Current Statement Florida | Effective 04/07/2026 21:09

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued April 8 at 12:09AM EDT until April 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 7, 2026 - 9:09pm
Expires: 
April 8, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade 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 Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Miami FL