Full Notification

Rip Current Statement Until Mon 12:00 am EDT

Action Recommended: Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By: Philadelphia - PA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area: Eastern Monmouth County

Description: 

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean.

WHEN...Through Sunday evening.

IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high risk of dangerous rip currents may persist through early next week. Rough surf can also be expected through the weekend with breaking waves of 4-7 feet and possible beach erosion.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.