Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued July 18 at 2:42AM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Gray ME
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 11:42pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 7:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...In Maine, Coastal York, Coastal Cumberland, Sagadahoc,
Lincoln and Knox Counties. In New Hampshire, Coastal
Rockingham County.
* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
* 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:
Coastal York; Coastal Cumberland; Sagadahoc; Lincoln; Knox; Coastal Rockingham
Forcast Office:
NWS Gray ME
Sender: