Rip Current Statement issued October 17 at 3:40AM EDT until October 20 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Published October 17, 2026 3:42 am • Updated October 17, 2026 3:42 am • Florida

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper…

* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE…Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN…From late tonight through late Monday night. * IMPACTS…Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Official safety instructions

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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