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Rip Current Statement issued October 20 at 9:52PM EDT until October 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL, United States of America

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* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor coastal
flooding expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 3 AM EDT Wednesday
through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is expected around
high tide.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionCoastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-21T15:00:00-04:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Coastal Broward County; Coastal Miami Dade County

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