Rip Current Statement for Eastern Monmouth; Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic +1 more
What: Dangerous rip currents. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Where: Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean. When: Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Dangerous rip currents.
WHERE
Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean.
WHEN
Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
IMPACTS
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Water temperatures are in the 50s. These cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia and physical incapacitation to anyone suddenly immersed in the 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.