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If you're headed to the beach today in South Florida, beware of dangerous rip currents.
The National Weather Service says high winds are creating a high rip current risk in place for beaches in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties through at least Thursday night.
On-shore wind gusts could reach 20 to 30 miles per hour.
A yellow flag posted at the beach warns that moderate rip current activity is expected.
A red flag means a dangerous hazard of high surf and strong rip currents.
You should be cautious if entering the water, don’t swim alone, and know what to do if caught in a rip current.
Dangerous surf conditions and local beach erosion are expected.