Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued May 31 at 4:06AM EDT until May 31 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2026 - 1:06am
Expires:
May 31, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Coastal Ocean
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov