Miami, FL 33162 Weather Alerts

Miami-Dade County6:56 PM EDT25.93°N, 80.18°W

Coastal Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 11:00 PM Thu·Issued 2:41 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Miami FL

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 2:41PM EDT until October 22 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Details

What: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

Where: Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.

When: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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.

What to do

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.

Areas: Coastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County

Rip Current Statement

Moderate · Expected

Until 8:00 PM Fri·Issued 2:41 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement issued October 21 at 2:41PM EDT until October 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Details

What: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, moderate coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

Where: Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.

When: For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 PM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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.

What to do

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.

Areas: Coastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County

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