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Rip Current Statement


Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
230 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

FLZ172-270000-
/O.CAN.KMFL.CF.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260927T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KMFL.CF.Y.0001.260926T0630Z-260927T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-260928T0000Z/
Coastal Broward County-
230 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EDT SUNDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal
  flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 1 PM EDT Sunday.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
  road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Miami FL
230 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

FLZ173-270000-
/O.EXT.KMFL.CF.S.0004.000000T0000Z-260927T1700Z/
/O.EXT.KMFL.RP.S.0029.000000T0000Z-260928T0000Z/
Coastal Miami Dade County-
230 AM EDT Sat Sep 26 2026

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
  flooding expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
  rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Sunday
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
  deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

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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