Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued June 21 at 4:20PM EDT until June 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 1:20pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and
Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday 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:
Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov