Beachgoers Told To Stay Out Of The Water Due To Sandy
South Florida beachgoers are being told to stay out of the water due to dangerous rip currents as Hurricane Sandy moves north.
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South Florida beachgoers are being told to stay out of the water due to dangerous rip currents as Hurricane Sandy moves north.
Although South Florida's weather has improved slightly in comparison to Thursday, a Tropical Storm Warning remains in place for the coast of South Florida and a Wind Advisory has been extended until 11:00 p.m. due to sustained winds ranging from 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph throughout the day.
Whipping winds along the coastline will create the potential for deadly rip currents at the beach over the next day or so.
High gusty winds along the coastline will create the potential for deadly rip currents at the beach through midweek.
If you're going to escape the holiday shopping madness by going to the beach, your're urged to use extreme caution due to dangerous rip currents.
If you're going to escape the holiday shopping madness by going to the beach, you're asked to use extreme caution due to dangerous rip currents.
High wind and pounding surf will continue to plague South Florida's shoreline on Tuesday. Monday's high tide caused some problems on A1A along Ft. Lauderdale beach.
Pounding surf and high tide caused a bit of problem on A1A along Ft. Lauderdale beach.
Now that the rain is gone, you may be planning on hitting the beach this weekend to soak up some sun. If you do go, don't plan on going in the water.
Whipping winds along the coasts of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties have prompted emergency officials to issue a rip current warning through Monday.
South Florida beachgoers need to be cautious before going into the water. Dangerous rip currents remain along South Florida beaches and everyone needs to look for warning flags before going into the surf.
South Florida beachgoers need to be cautious before going into the water. There are dangerous rip currents along South Florida beaches and beaches up and down the southern Atlantic coastline.
Officials are asking beachgoers in South Florida to use extreme cautions as a high risk of rip currents is expected Friday. Florida Division of Emergency Management officials are reminding beachgoers in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties to beware.
South Florida beachgoers may want to avoid the water due to potentially dangerous rip currents.
South Florida beachgoers may want to avoid the water due to potentially dangerous rip currents.
South Florida is known for its beautiful beaches but this week the water may be dangerous due to powerful rip currents.
With Memorial Day weekend just around the corner, many tourists and South Floridians will hit the beach for a swim. That's why Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is making sure beachgoers are safe on the sand and in the sea.
If you're thinking about playing hooky tomorrow from work so you can hit the beach, don't plan on going in the water.
Spring breakers hitting South Florida's beaches for a little fun in the sun are being urged to stay out of the water Monday and Tuesday because of a high risk of rip currents.
The breezy conditions that have made the weather so nice around South Florida the last few days is also causing dangerous conditions both in the water and on land.
Strong rip currents along Miami Beach are blamed for the death of one man and sending two others to the hospital.
Red flags are flying at lifeguards stations up and down South Florida's beaches due to rough waves and riptides.
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