Rip Current Statement for Eastern Monmouth; Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic +1 more
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What you need to know
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- Moderate
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- Likely
What is happening
What: Dangerous rip currents expected. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Where: New Jersey Shore. When: From Monday morning through Monday evening.
What the bulletin says to do
Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you must 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.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...New Jersey Shore. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
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Official revisions
- Alert
Rip Current Statement issued August 2 at 2:35PM EDT until August 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Official revision
Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Mount Holly NJ. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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