Active AlertsBlock Island

Rip Current Statement

Issued at Tue 1:58 AM Sep. 22

Issued by: National Weather Service

Description

What: Dangerous rip currents expected.
Where: Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island.
When: From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening.
Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Recommended Action

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.