Rip Current Statement issued September 17 at 6:59PM EDT until September 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
**Rip Current Statement issued September 17 at 6:59PM EDT until September 18 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL**
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.
* WHEN...Through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
**What You Should Do:**
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.
**Alert Details:**
- **Severity:** Moderate
- **Urgency:** Expected
- **Issued by:** NWS Miami FL
- **Effective:** Sep 17, 2026 6:59 PM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 18, 2026 8:00 AM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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