September 21, 2023: Rip Current Warning In Effect; Lifeguards on Duty at 83rd, 95th, 108th Streets

September 21, 2023

Lifeguards are on duty today at the following beaches: 83rd, 95th and 108th Streets.

There is a rip current warning in effect.

Statement From the National Weather Service:

HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING…

* WHAT…Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE…In Delaware, Delaware Beaches. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN…Through Friday 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.