Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Miami, FL ∙ Hollywood, FL ∙ Fort Lauderdale, FL ∙ Pompano Beach, FL ∙ West Palm Beach, FL ∙ Boca Raton, FL ∙ Miami Beach, FL ∙ Deerfield Beach, FL ∙ Boynton Beach, FL ∙ Delray Beach, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 1253 PM EDT Thu Apr 23 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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