Active AlertsKey Biscayne, FL

Coastal Flood Statement

Issued at Tue 9:52 PM Oct. 20
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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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Rip Current Statement

Issued at Tue 9:52 PM Oct. 20
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal flooding expected.
Where: Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.
When: For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 3 AM EDT Wednesday through Thursday evening.
Impacts: Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Additional Details: Minor coastal flooding is expected around high tide.

Recommended Action

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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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