Event: Rip Current Statement
Severity: Moderate
Urgency: Expected
Headline: Rip Current Statement issued October 30 at 10:38AM EDT until November 1 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Miami FL
Description: * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal
flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 PM EDT
Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this evening
through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only
isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even
the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instructions: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
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.