NWS Miami Issues Coastal Flood Warning and High Rip Current Risk
The National Weather Service in Miami has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for Coastal Broward and Coastal Miami-Dade counties, in effect until 8:00 PM EDT on October 28.
The National Weather Service in Miami, Florida, has placed Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami-Dade County under a Coastal Flood Warning until 8:00 PM EDT on October 28. Significant coastal flooding is expected, which may inundate low-lying property including homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. Shoreline erosion is also expected, and numerous road closures may occur.
In addition to the flooding warning, a High Rip Current Risk remains in effect through this evening. Dangerous rip currents in the area pose a severe hazard to beachgoers and are capable of sweeping even strong swimmers into deeper waters.
Following the conclusion of the Coastal Flood Warning, a Coastal Flood Advisory will take effect from 8:00 PM EDT on October 28 until 8:00 PM EDT Thursday. Moderate coastal flooding is anticipated during that period.