Dangerous Rip Currents Continue While Inland Storms Develop This Afternoon

South Florida beachgoers are facing a continuing high rip current risk along Atlantic beaches while scattered afternoon storms develop inland, according to the National Weather Service in Miami.

The forecast office said the high rip current risk remains in effect through Tuesday evening for coastal Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. It also said scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible across South Florida each afternoon through Tuesday.

Local forecast coverage from WPTV, CBS Miami and NBC 6 matched the official outlook, with the strongest beach hazard staying focused on the Atlantic coast while inland areas are more likely to see shower and thunderstorm development later in the day.

The setup creates two different weather impacts for the region at the same time: dangerous surf conditions at the beaches and the chance of brief, scattered storms farther inland. The National Weather Service has not indicated any change to the rip current risk before Tuesday evening.

Residents and visitors heading to the coast should be aware of the elevated surf hazard, while those inland should plan for the possibility of afternoon rain and thunderstorms through the start of the week.