Rip Current Risk Issued for Coastal Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade
A High Rip Current Risk and Coastal Flood Statement are in effect for Coastal Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties, issued by NWS Miami FL, advising against driving through flooded roads and providing rip current safety instructions.
Coastal residents and visitors in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties are advised of a High Rip Current Risk and a Coastal Flood Statement. The National Weather Service (NWS) Miami FL issued this alert today, October 1, 2026, at 2:10 AM EDT.
Dangerous rip currents are expected through Saturday evening, October 3, 2026, at 8:00 PM EDT. Rip currents can carry even strong swimmers away from shore into deeper waters.
Additionally, a Coastal Flood Statement is in effect through this afternoon, October 1, 2026. This may result in isolated minor coastal flooding, with some water on low-lying roads and property.
Actionable Information:
- Do not drive through flooded roadways.
- If swimming, swim near a lifeguard.
- If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If you cannot escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
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