National Weather Service officials at the Miami, Florida, office have issued a high risk warning for dangerous rip currents at several Florida beaches for Wednesday.
NWS Miami meteorologist Will Redman told Newsweek that the increased risk is due to a moderate onshore wind flow.
Why It Matters
The warning comes as there have already been 26 fatalities tracked by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that were attributed to deadly hazards like rip currents and sneaker waves in the United States so far this year. Of the seven deaths documented in Florida, several were caused by rip currents.
More rip current warnings are likely to be issued this summer as hurricane season gets underway, causing unsettled waters closer to shore.
What To Know
As of Wednesday afternoon, a “high” rip current risk encompasses coastal Palm Beach County, coastal Broward County, and coastal Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida. The rip currents will remain in effect through Thursday evening…