Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Lynn, MA ∙ Fall River, MA ∙ New Bedford, MA ∙ Peabody, MA ∙ Monument Beach, MA ∙ Sandy Neck, MA ∙ South Harwich, MA ∙ Misquamicut, RI ∙ Jamestown, RI ∙ South Essex, MA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 331 AM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Washington, Eastern Essex MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Southern Bristol MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Nantucket MA, and Newport RI Counties. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&

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