Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued May 25 at 2:26AM EDT until May 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 11:26pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern
Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and
Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...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:
Delaware Beaches; Eastern Monmouth; Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean
Forcast Office:
NWS Mount Holly NJ
Sender: