Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued September 26 at 11:40AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 26, 2026 - 8:40am
Expires:
September 26, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of
inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near
shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory,
large breaking waves of 2 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the
High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 2 PM EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in
coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal
waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to
vulnerable structures may begin to occur. Dangerous swimming
and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant beach erosion is expected.
Breaching of sand dunes is possible.
Instruction:
A Coastal Flood Warning means that moderate or major tidal
flooding is occurring or imminent. Be prepared for rising water
levels and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Follow the recommendations of local emergency management
officials.
Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The water may be
deeper than you think it is. You will be putting yourself in
danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to costly
repairs.
Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov