Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued December 16 at 2:39AM EST until December 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Miami FL
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 15, 2024 - 11:39pm
Expires:
December 16, 2024 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM EST this
morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal Palm Beach County
Forcast Office:
NWS Miami FL