What is the National Weather Service warning Floridians about?

The National Weather Service is warning Floridians about high rip current risk and hazardous marine conditions, including powerful rip currents and high surf up to 10 feet, that are expected to persist through the weekend.

How can Floridians stay safe during this hazardous weather event?

The NWS is urging Floridians to heed the warnings, avoid entering the surf, and monitor updates from local officials and forecast offices. Attempting to swim directly against a rip current can be life-threatening, so the NWS advises beachgoers to relax and float if caught, then swim parallel to the shoreline once able.

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Powerful Rip Currents and High Surf Advisory Issued for Florida Coastline

25 Oct, 2025

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Summary

National Weather Service issues high rip current risk warnings for over 3 million Floridians
Dangerous marine conditions, including strong onshore winds and 10-foot waves, expected through the weekend
Swimmers, surfers, and beachgoers urged to stay out of the water outside of lifeguard-protected areas

Powerful Rip Currents and High Surf Advisory Issued for Florida Coastline

On October 25, 2025, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued high rip current risk warnings for large sections of the Florida coastline, advising over 3 million residents and visitors to avoid swimming as dangerous marine conditions threaten the state through the weekend.

The widespread warnings affect communities from the panhandle to the southern tip of Florida, covering both the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. The alerts have been issued amid strong onshore winds, which are known to create hazardous surf and powerful rip currents. These conditions put swimmers, surfers, and beachgoers at serious risk.