Florida Rip Current Statement | Effective 04/21/2026 11:01

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued April 21 at 2:01PM EDT until April 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 21, 2026 - 11:01am
Expires: 
April 22, 2026 - 3:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Coastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Miami FL