HIGH RIP CURRENT WARNING ISSUED IN SOUTH FLORIDA DURING SPRING BREAK

HIGH RIP CURRENT WARNING ISSUED IN SOUTH FLORIDA DURING SPRING BREAK

As spring break approaches in South Florida, the National Weather Service issued a high rip current risk warning for the waters off Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties to 7 p.m. Wednesday.

The warning includes the following areas: Homestead Bayfront Park to Lake Worth Beach, Crandon, Miami Beach, Haulover, Sunny Isles Beach, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Palm Beach in between.

“Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water,” the weather service reminds swimmers.

May 7 @ 6 AM – Unfortunately it appears that the rip current risk will remain elevated this week along the Atlantic beaches of South Florida. Swim at guarded beaches, follow the instructions from lifeguards, and stay aware of the latest forecast. #flwx pic.twitter.com/LcgivtV8AN

— NWS Miami (@NWSMiami) March 7, 2022

 

Here are a few ways to safe during your vacation:

▪ Swim near a lifeguard. Look for red flags telling you where not to swim.

▪ If you’re caught in a rip current, don’t swim against it. Try to swim parallel to the shore until you’re out.

▪ If you can’t swim out of the rip current, relax, float and tread water. Stay calm and don’t panic.

▪ If you can’t get out of the current, face the shore and yell and wave for help.