Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 3:54PM EDT until October 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
WHAT: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding.
For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet
in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
WHERE: Coastal Palm Beach County.
WHEN: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
The advisory will either need to be extended into next week or
upgraded to a warning Sunday into Monday when King Tides peak
and rain chances and onshore winds are highest. For the High
Surf Advisory, until 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current
Risk, through Saturday evening.
IMPACTS: Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.