Fort Lauderdale, FL
Alerts
In effect from Monday 10/19 2:00 PM EDT – Tuesday 10/20 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Miami FL
What
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.
Where
Coastal Broward County.
When
For the High Rip Current Risk, from late tonight through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
Impacts
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Coastal Broward County
Tips to Stay Safe
A High Surf Advisory means that breaking waves could result in dangerous conditions.
- Very strong waves could be dangerous to anyone in the water and along the shore.
- Always stay near lifeguards.
- Stay off of rocks or jetties where large waves could pop up suddenly.
In effect from Monday 10/19 1:40 AM EDT – Thursday 10/22 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Miami FL
What
For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.
Where
Coastal Broward County.
When
For the High Rip Current Risk, from late tonight through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 2 PM Monday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday.
Impacts
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Coastal Broward County
Tips to Stay Safe
Rip currents may create dangerous swimming conditions in the area.
- If you enter the water, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard.
- Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.
- If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don’t swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline.