Active AlertsFort Lauderdale, FL

Rip Current Statement

Issued at Wed 12:30 AM Dec. 24
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Dangerous rip currents.
Where: Coastal Palm Beach County, Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.
When: Through Wednesday evening.
Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Recommended Action

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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