Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued September 21 at 1:24PM EDT until September 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 21, 2026 - 10:24am
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth.
* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday 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:
Eastern Monmouth
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov