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Life-Threatening Rip Currents Warning for Florida Beaches

3/22/2026

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The National Weather Service has issued warnings for life-threatening rip currents along Florida's coast, in effect until Sunday evening.
Coastal Palm Beach County and northeast Florida beaches are particularly at risk.
Rip currents can drag swimmers away from shore and threaten even strong swimmers.
The NWS urges beachgoers to heed warnings and beach patrol flags.
If caught in a rip current, remain calm and swim parallel to the shore.

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The National Weather Service has issued warnings for life-threatening rip currents along Florida's coast, in effect until Sunday evening.
Coastal Palm Beach County and northeast Florida beaches are particularly at risk.
Rip currents can drag swimmers away from shore and threaten even strong swimmers.
The NWS urges beachgoers to heed warnings and beach patrol flags.
If caught in a rip current, remain calm and swim parallel to the shore.