Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued August 22 at 2:28AM EDT until August 22 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 11:28pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Plymouth and Barnstable MA Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Eastern Plymouth; Barnstable
Forcast Office:
NWS Boston/Norton MA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov