Rip Current Statement for Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic
What: Dangerous rip currents. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Where: Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic. When: Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
NJAtlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic
Official alert brief
WHAT
Dangerous rip currents.
WHERE
Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic.
WHEN
Until 8 PM EDT 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.