Rip Current Statement for Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean
What: Dangerous rip currents expected. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Where: Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. When: From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Dangerous rip currents expected.
WHERE
Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean.
WHEN
From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
IMPACTS
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Instructions
Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.