Active AlertsJackson Ave (Atlantic City), NJ
Rip Current Statement
Issued at Mon 2:26 AM May. 25
Issued by: National Weather Service
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.
Recommended Action
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.
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