Active AlertsOakland Park, FL

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax andfloat. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in adirection following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face theshore and call or wave for help.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.* WHEN...From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through Saturday evening.* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers awayfrom shore into deeper water.