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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 6:44 PM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 PM EDT this evening through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:42 PM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM WEDNESDAY TO 8 PM
EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...East winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
7 to 12 ft expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL
out 20 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL
from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas.

* WHEN...From 2 AM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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Flood Watch
Issued: 6:31 PM Apr. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast Florida, including the following
areas, Coastal Broward County, Coastal Miami Dade County, Coastal
Palm Beach County, Metro Broward County, Metro Palm Beach County
and Metropolitan Miami Dade.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall has already fallen
across the east coast metro areas through this morning. With
additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms anticipated,
an additional widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall remains
possible through Wednesday evening. Localized higher amounts
of 3 to 5 inches will be possible where the stronger storms
set up or where multiple rounds of heavy downpours occur.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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