What happened: High surf and dangerous rip currents are posing a risk along Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast beaches heading into the weekend.
Background: A high risk of rip currents is in effect along the coast, along with a high surf advisory and small craft advisory. For coastal Palm Beach County, the National Weather Service says large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet are expected in the surf zone.
The high surf advisory remains in effect until 8 a.m. Saturday, while the high rip current risk continues through Saturday evening.
A coastal flood statement is also in effect through Saturday evening, with isolated minor coastal flooding possible. Some water could reach low-lying roads and properties, and localized beach erosion is possible.
The rough conditions have prompted several closures and warnings across the area. Local impacts In Lake Worth Beach, high waves prompted the closure of the Lake Worth Beach Pier.
The city said on Instagram that the pier would close Friday, Sept.
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