Coastal Flood Statement

Locations Affected

Miami, FL ∙ Hollywood, FL ∙ Fort Lauderdale, FL ∙ Pompano Beach, FL ∙ Miami Beach, FL ∙ Deerfield Beach, FL ∙ North Miami, FL ∙ Biscayne National Park, FL ∙ Dania Beach, FL ∙ Cutler Bay, FL

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Miami FL 952 PM EDT Tue Oct 20 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM EDT WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 3 AM EDT Wednesday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is expected around high tide. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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