Rip Current Statement issued October 24 at 1:07AM EDT until October 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
WHAT: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal
flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal
flooding possible.
WHERE: Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.
WHEN: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Sunday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, from late Saturday night through Monday
evening.
IMPACTS: Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
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If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
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.