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Rip Current Statement 15, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

September 24, 20174 counties in New Jersey; Sussex County, Delaware

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this rip current statement at Sep 24, 2017, 3:40 AM EDT for 4 counties in New Jersey; Sussex County, Delaware. It took effect at Sep 24, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 24, 2017, 3:40 AM EDT (07:40 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 24, 2017, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 29, 2017, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties Sussex County, DE, Atlantic County, NJ, Cape May County, NJ, Monmouth County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:38 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Wallops Is Stn, VA (KWAL), launched 00:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 184 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 00:00Z on 2017-09-24Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Wallops Is Stn, VA at 00:00Z on 2017-09-24The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 76 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1027 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
21 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
76 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
129 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

871 
WHUS41 KPHI 240740
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
340 AM EDT SUN SEP 24 2017

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-242100-
/O.NEW.KPHI.RP.S.0015.170924T1200Z-170925T0300Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-EASTERN MONMOUTH-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
340 AM EDT SUN SEP 24 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A HIGH RIP
CURRENT RISK...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING
THROUGH THIS EVENING.

* LOCATION...THE BEACHES OF NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...3 TO 6 FEET.

* TIMING AND TIDES...LOW TIDE ALONG THE OCEAN FRONT WILL BE
  BETWEEN 5:00 PM AND 6:30 PM.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE
  HIGH FOR MUCH OF THE UPCOMING WEEK.

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.

&&

$$

CMS
16 follow-up statements
441 
WHUS41 KPHI 242329
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
729 PM EDT SUN SEP 24 2017

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-251230-
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170926T1000Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-EASTERN MONMOUTH-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
729 PM EDT SUN SEP 24 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* LOCATION...THE BEACHES OF NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...3 TO 6 FEET.

* TIMING AND TIDES...LOW TIDE ALONG THE OCEAN FRONT MONDAY WILL 
  BE BETWEEN 5:30 PM AND 6:30 PM.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE 
  HIGH FOR MUCH OF THE UPCOMING WEEK.

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.

&&

$$
288 
WHUS41 KPHI 250906
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
506 AM EDT MON SEP 25 2017

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-252230-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170926T1000Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-EASTERN MONMOUTH-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
506 AM EDT MON SEP 25 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...THE BEACHES OF NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING AND TIDES...LOW TIDE ALONG THE OCEAN FRONT MONDAY WILL BE
  BETWEEN 5:30 PM AND 7:00 PM.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE 
  HIGH FOR MUCH OF THE UPCOMING WEEK.

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.

&&

$$

CMS
115 
WHUS41 KPHI 252155
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
555 PM EDT MON SEP 25 2017


DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-261000-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170926T1000Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-EASTERN MONMOUTH-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
555 PM EDT MON SEP 25 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* LOCATION...THE BEACHES OF NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING AND TIDES...LOW TIDE ALONG THE OCEAN FRONT MONDAY WILL 
  BE BETWEEN 5:30 PM AND 7:00 PM.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE 
  HIGH FOR MUCH OF THE UPCOMING WEEK.

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.

&&

$$

GAINES
376 
WHUS41 KPHI 260054
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
854 PM EDT MON SEP 25 2017


DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-261400-
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170927T1000Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-EASTERN MONMOUTH-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
854 PM EDT MON SEP 25 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* LOCATION...THE BEACHES OF NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING AND TIDES...LOW TIDE ALONG THE OCEAN FRONT WILL BE IN THE
  EARLY EVENING TUESDAY NIGHT. 
  

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE 
  HIGH FOR MUCH OF THE UPCOMING WEEK.

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.

&&

$$
GAINES
096 
WHUS41 KPHI 260058
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
858 PM EDT MON SEP 25 2017

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-261400-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170927T1000Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-EASTERN MONMOUTH-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
858 PM EDT MON SEP 25 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* LOCATION...THE BEACHES OF NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING AND TIDES...LOW TIDE ALONG THE OCEAN FRONT WILL BE IN THE
  PRE DAWN HOURS TUESDAY AND THE EARLY EVENING HOURS TUESDAY 
  NIGHT.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE 
  HIGH FOR MUCH OF THE UPCOMING WEEK.

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.

&&

$$
GAINES
753 
WHUS41 KPHI 260720
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
320 AM EDT TUE SEP 26 2017

DEZ004-NJZ024-025-262200-
/O.NEW.KPHI.SU.Y.0003.170926T2200Z-170927T2200Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170927T2200Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-
320 AM EDT TUE SEP 26 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS ISSUED A HIGH
SURF ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM
EDT WEDNESDAY.

* LOCATION...THE BEACHES OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIMING AND TIDES...LOW TIDE ALONG THE OCEAN FRONT WILL BE EARLY
  THIS MORNING AND IN THE EVENING HOURS TONIGHT. HIGH SURF 
  CONDITIONS WILL DEVELOP THIS EVENING AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 
  AT LEAST WEDNESDAY.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS SURF AND BEACH EROSION.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE
  HIGH FOR MUCH OF THE UPCOMING WEEK. HIGH SURF CONDITIONS ARE
  LIKELY THROUGH THURSDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN 
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND 
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
IMPLIES THAT WIND AND/OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL SUPPORT THE 
DEVELOPMENT OF VERY STRONG RIP CURRENTS. THESE RIP CURRENTS WILL 
BE LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...YELL FOR HELP. REMAIN 
CALM...DO NOT EXHAUST YOURSELF AND STAY AFLOAT WHILE WAITING FOR 
HELP. IF YOU HAVE TO SWIM OUT OF A RIP CURRENT...SWIM PARALLEL TO 
SHORE AND BACK TOWARD THE BEACH WHEN POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO 
SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT AS YOU WILL TIRE QUICKLY. 

&&

$$

NJZ014-026-262200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170927T2200Z/
EASTERN MONMOUTH-COASTAL OCEAN-
320 AM EDT TUE SEP 26 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...THE BEACHES OF CENTRAL NEW JERSEY.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...3 TO 5 FEET.

* TIMING...LOW TIDE ALONG THE OCEAN FRONT WILL BE EARLY THIS
  MORNING AND IN THE EVENING HOURS TONIGHT. 

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE 
  HIGH FOR MUCH OF THE UPCOMING WEEK.

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.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
IMPLIES THAT WIND AND/OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL SUPPORT THE 
DEVELOPMENT OF VERY STRONG RIP CURRENTS. THESE RIP CURRENTS WILL 
BE LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY 
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE 
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...YELL FOR HELP. REMAIN 
CALM...DO NOT EXHAUST YOURSELF AND STAY AFLOAT WHILE WAITING FOR 
HELP. IF YOU HAVE TO SWIM OUT OF A RIP CURRENT...SWIM PARALLEL TO 
SHORE AND BACK TOWARD THE BEACH WHEN POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO 
SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT AS YOU WILL TIRE QUICKLY. 

&&

$$

MPS
154 
WHUS41 KPHI 261954
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
354 PM EDT TUE SEP 26 2017

DEZ004-NJZ024-025-271000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SU.Y.0003.170926T1954Z-170928T0000Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170928T0000Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-
354 PM EDT TUE SEP 26 2017

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* LOCATION...THE BEACHES OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...4 TO 8 FEET.

* TIDES...LOW TIDE OCCURS THIS EVENING...HIGH TIDE OCCURS 
  OVERNIGHT...LOW TIDE OCCURS EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND HIGH 
  TIDE OCCURS EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS SURF AND BEACH EROSION.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE 
  HIGH FOR MUCH OF THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN 
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND 
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
IMPLIES THAT WIND AND/OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL SUPPORT THE 
DEVELOPMENT OF VERY STRONG RIP CURRENTS. THESE RIP CURRENTS WILL 
BE LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...YELL FOR HELP. REMAIN 
CALM...DO NOT EXHAUST YOURSELF AND STAY AFLOAT WHILE WAITING FOR 
HELP. IF YOU HAVE TO SWIM OUT OF A RIP CURRENT...SWIM PARALLEL TO 
SHORE AND BACK TOWARD THE BEACH WHEN POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO 
SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT AS YOU WILL TIRE QUICKLY.

&&

$$

NJZ014-026-271000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170928T0000Z/
EASTERN MONMOUTH-COASTAL OCEAN-
354 PM EDT TUE SEP 26 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* LOCATION...THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BEACHES NEW JERSEY.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...3 TO 5 FEET.

* TIDES...LOW TIDE OCCURS THIS EVENING...HIGH TIDE OCCURS 
  OVERNIGHT...LOW TIDE OCCURS EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND HIGH 
  TIDE OCCURS EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE 
  HIGH FOR MUCH OF THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND 
FLOAT. DO NOT SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT, SWIM IN A DIRECTION 
FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE SHORE AND 
CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
IMPLIES THAT WIND AND/OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL SUPPORT THE 
DEVELOPMENT OF VERY STRONG RIP CURRENTS. THESE RIP CURRENTS WILL 
BE LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$
445 
WHUS41 KPHI 270114
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
914 PM EDT TUE SEP 26 2017

DEZ004-NJZ024-025-271415-
/O.CON.KPHI.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170928T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170928T0000Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-
914 PM EDT TUE SEP 26 2017

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* LOCATION...THE BEACHES OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...6 TO 10 FEET.

* TIDES...LOW TIDE OCCURS THIS EVENING...HIGH TIDE OCCURS 
  OVERNIGHT...LOW TIDE OCCURS EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND HIGH 
  TIDE OCCURS EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS SURF AND BEACH EROSION.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE 
  HIGH FOR MUCH OF THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
IMPLIES THAT WIND AND/OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF VERY STRONG RIP CURRENTS. THESE RIP CURRENTS WILL
BE LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...YELL FOR HELP. REMAIN
CALM...DO NOT EXHAUST YOURSELF AND STAY AFLOAT WHILE WAITING FOR
HELP. IF YOU HAVE TO SWIM OUT OF A RIP CURRENT...SWIM PARALLEL TO
SHORE AND BACK TOWARD THE BEACH WHEN POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT AS YOU WILL TIRE QUICKLY.

&&

$$

NJZ014-026-271415-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170928T0000Z/
EASTERN MONMOUTH-COASTAL OCEAN-
914 PM EDT TUE SEP 26 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* LOCATION...THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BEACHES NEW JERSEY.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...5 TO 7 FEET.

* TIDES...LOW TIDE OCCURS THIS EVENING...HIGH TIDE OCCURS 
  OVERNIGHT...LOW TIDE OCCURS EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING AND HIGH 
  TIDE OCCURS EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE 
  HIGH FOR MUCH OF THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DO NOT SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT, SWIM IN A DIRECTION
FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE SHORE AND
CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
IMPLIES THAT WIND AND/OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF VERY STRONG RIP CURRENTS. THESE RIP CURRENTS WILL
BE LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$
316 
WHUS41 KPHI 270719
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
319 AM EDT WED SEP 27 2017

DEZ004-NJZ024-025-272200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170928T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170928T2200Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-
319 AM EDT WED SEP 27 2017

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...THE BEACHES OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...6 TO 10 FEET.

* TIDES...LOW TIDE OCCURS EARLY THIS MORNING AND HIGH TIDE OCCURS
  EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS SURF AND BEACH EROSION.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE 
  HIGH FOR MUCH OF THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
IMPLIES THAT WIND AND/OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF VERY STRONG RIP CURRENTS. THESE RIP CURRENTS WILL
BE LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...YELL FOR HELP. REMAIN
CALM...DO NOT EXHAUST YOURSELF AND STAY AFLOAT WHILE WAITING FOR
HELP. IF YOU HAVE TO SWIM OUT OF A RIP CURRENT...SWIM PARALLEL TO
SHORE AND BACK TOWARD THE BEACH WHEN POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT AS YOU WILL TIRE QUICKLY.

&&

$$

NJZ014-026-272200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170928T2200Z/
EASTERN MONMOUTH-COASTAL OCEAN-
319 AM EDT WED SEP 27 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* LOCATION...THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BEACHES NEW JERSEY.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...5 TO 7 FEET.

* TIDES...LOW TIDE OCCURS EARLY THIS MORNING AND HIGH TIDE OCCURS
  EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE 
  HIGH FOR MUCH OF THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DO NOT SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT, SWIM IN A DIRECTION
FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE SHORE AND
CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
IMPLIES THAT WIND AND/OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF VERY STRONG RIP CURRENTS. THESE RIP CURRENTS WILL
BE LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$

MPS
783 
WHUS41 KPHI 271814
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
214 PM EDT WED SEP 27 2017

DEZ004-NJZ024-025-281000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170929T0000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170928T1000Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-
214 PM EDT WED SEP 27 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATION...THE BEACHES OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...5 TO 8 FEET.

* TIDES...LOW TIDE OCCURS THIS EVENING...HIGH TIDE OCCURS
  OVERNIGHT...LOW TIDE OCCURS EARLY THURSDAY MORNING AND HIGH 
  TIDE OCCURS ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...DANGEROUS SURF AND BEACH EROSION.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE 
  HIGH FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY MEANS THAT HIGH SURF WILL AFFECT BEACHES IN 
THE ADVISORY AREA...PRODUCING LOCALIZED BEACH EROSION AND 
DANGEROUS SWIMMING CONDITIONS.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
IMPLIES THAT WIND AND/OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL SUPPORT THE 
DEVELOPMENT OF VERY STRONG RIP CURRENTS. THESE RIP CURRENTS WILL 
BE LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...YELL FOR HELP. REMAIN 
CALM...DO NOT EXHAUST YOURSELF AND STAY AFLOAT WHILE WAITING FOR 
HELP. IF YOU HAVE TO SWIM OUT OF A RIP CURRENT...SWIM PARALLEL TO 
SHORE AND BACK TOWARD THE BEACH WHEN POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO 
SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT AS YOU WILL TIRE QUICKLY.

&&

$$

NJZ014-026-281000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170929T0000Z/
EASTERN MONMOUTH-COASTAL OCEAN-
214 PM EDT WED SEP 27 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* LOCATION...THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL BEACHES OF NEW JERSEY.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIDES...LOW TIDE OCCURS THIS EVENING...HIGH TIDE OCCURS
  OVERNIGHT...LOW TIDE OCCURS EARLY THURSDAY MORNING AND HIGH 
  TIDE OCCURS ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE 
  HIGH FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND 
FLOAT. DO NOT SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT, SWIM IN A DIRECTION 
FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE SHORE AND 
CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
IMPLIES THAT WIND AND/OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL SUPPORT THE 
DEVELOPMENT OF VERY STRONG RIP CURRENTS. THESE RIP CURRENTS WILL 
BE LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY 
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE 
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS... 
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL 
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$
001 
WHUS41 KPHI 280731
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
331 AM EDT THU SEP 28 2017


DEZ004-NJZ024-025-282115-
/O.CAN.KPHI.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-170928T1000Z/
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170929T0000Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-COASTAL ATLANTIC-
331 AM EDT THU SEP 28 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MOUNT HOLLY HAS CANCELLED THE
HIGH SURF ADVISORY.

* LOCATION...THE BEACHES OF SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY AND DELAWARE.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...5 TO 8 FEET.

* TIDES...LOW TIDE OCCURS JUST AFTER SUNRISE AND HIGH TIDE OCCURS
  THIS AFTERNOON.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE
  MODERATE ON FRIDAY, OR POSSIBLY STILL A HIGH RISK. 

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.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY 
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE 
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS... 
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LOCAL OFFICIALS...LIFEGUARDS...
BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$

NJZ014-026-282115-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170929T0000Z/
EASTERN MONMOUTH-COASTAL OCEAN-
331 AM EDT THU SEP 28 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW JERSEY BEACHES.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIDES...LOW TIDE OCCURS JUST AFTER SUNRISE AND HIGH TIDE OCCURS
  THIS AFTERNOON.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE
  MODERATE ON FRIDAY, OR POSSIBLY STILL A HIGH RISK.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

SWIM NEAR A LIFEGUARD. IF CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT, RELAX AND
FLOAT. DO NOT SWIM AGAINST THE CURRENT, SWIM IN A DIRECTION
FOLLOWING THE SHORELINE. IF UNABLE TO ESCAPE, FACE THE SHORE AND
CALL OR WAVE FOR HELP.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY 
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE 
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS... 
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LOCAL OFFICIALS...LIFEGUARDS...
BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND SIGNS.

&&

$$

DRAG
940 
WHUS41 KPHI 281907
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
307 PM EDT THU SEP 28 2017


DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-290100-
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170929T0100Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-EASTERN MONMOUTH-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
307 PM EDT THU SEP 28 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...THE DELAWARE BEACHES AND NEW JERSEY SHORE.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...4 TO 7 FEET.

* TIDES...LOW TIDE OCCURS BETWEEN 8 AND 10 PM THIS EVENING.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL LIKELY BE
  MODERATE ON FRIDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
IMPLIES THAT WIND AND/OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF VERY STRONG RIP CURRENTS. THESE RIP CURRENTS WILL
BE LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...JETTIES
AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL FLAGS AND
SIGNS.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...YELL FOR HELP. REMAIN
CALM...DO NOT EXHAUST YOURSELF AND STAY AFLOAT WHILE WAITING FOR
HELP. IF YOU HAVE TO SWIM OUT OF A RIP CURRENT...SWIM PARALLEL TO
SHORE AND BACK TOWARD THE BEACH WHEN POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT AS YOU WILL TIRE QUICKLY.

&&

$$
673 
WHUS41 KPHI 290022
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
822 PM EDT THU SEP 28 2017

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-291330-
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170930T0000Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-EASTERN MONMOUTH-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
822 PM EDT THU SEP 28 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* LOCATION...THE DELAWARE BEACHES AND NEW JERSEY SHORE.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...4 TO 6 FEET, SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET FRIDAY
  AFTERNOON.

* TIDES...LOW TIDE OCCURS THIS EVENING FOLLOWED BY HIGH TIDE
  OVERNIGHT. ON FRIDAY, LOW TIDE OCCURS AFTER SUNRISE FOLLOWED
  BY HIGH TIDE MID AFTERNOON.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL DECREASE
  THIS WEEKEND.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
IMPLIES THAT WIND AND/OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF VERY STRONG RIP CURRENTS. THESE RIP CURRENTS WILL
BE LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...YELL FOR HELP. REMAIN
CALM...DO NOT EXHAUST YOURSELF AND STAY AFLOAT WHILE WAITING FOR
HELP. IF YOU HAVE TO SWIM OUT OF A RIP CURRENT...SWIM PARALLEL TO
SHORE AND BACK TOWARD THE BEACH WHEN POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT AS YOU WILL TIRE QUICKLY.

&&

$$
254 
WHUS41 KPHI 290818
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
418 AM EDT FRI SEP 29 2017

...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENT RISK TODAY SUBSIDES SATURDAY BUT MAY 
RISE TO MODERATE OR GREATER LATER NEXT WEEK...

.LEFTOVER LONG PERIOD SWELL FROM THE DEPARTED MARIA SHOULD BECOME
EVIDENT TODAY KEEPING THE RISK FOR THE FORMATION OF DANGEROUS RIP
CURRENTS HIGH MUCH OF TODAY BEFORE THE RISK SUBSIDES TONIGHT AND 
TOMORROW. HOWEVER, A CENTRAL ATLANTIC OCEAN LOW PRESSURE MAY DEVELOP
NEXT WEEK AND SEND LONG PERIOD SWELLS BACK TO OUR SHORES BY THE
MIDDLE OR END OF NEXT WEEK. 

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-292245-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170930T0000Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-EASTERN MONMOUTH-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
418 AM EDT FRI SEP 29 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* LOCATION...THE DELAWARE BEACHES AND NEW JERSEY SHORE.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...4 TO 6 FEET, SUBSIDING TO 2 TO 4 FEET THIS  
  AFTERNOON.

* TIDES...LOW TIDE OCCURS DURING MID MORNING FOLLOWED BY HIGH 
  TIDE MID AFTERNOON.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL DECREASE
  SATURDAY. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
IMPLIES THAT WIND AND/OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF VERY STRONG RIP CURRENTS. THESE RIP CURRENTS WILL
BE LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...YELL FOR HELP. REMAIN
CALM...DO NOT EXHAUST YOURSELF AND STAY AFLOAT WHILE WAITING FOR
HELP. IF YOU HAVE TO SWIM OUT OF A RIP CURRENT...SWIM PARALLEL TO
SHORE AND BACK TOWARD THE BEACH WHEN POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT AS YOU WILL TIRE QUICKLY.

NON LIFEGUARD WOULD BE RESCUERS SHOULD FIRST CALL 911, THEN LOOK 
FOR A FLOTATION DEVICE OR ROPE TO TOSS TO THE VICTIM. KEEP EYE 
CONTACT WITH THE DISTRESSED SWIMMER TO HELP THEM STAY CALM.

&&

$$
610 
WHUS41 KPHI 291603
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
1203 PM EDT FRI SEP 29 2017

...DANGEROUS RIP CURRENT RISK TODAY SUBSIDES SATURDAY BUT MAY
RISE TO MODERATE OR GREATER LATER NEXT WEEK...

.LEFTOVER LONG PERIOD SWELL FROM THE DEPARTED MARIA SHOULD BECOME
EVIDENT THIS AFTERNOON KEEPING THE RISK FOR THE FORMATION OF 
DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS HIGH MUCH OF TODAY BEFORE THE RISK SUBSIDES
TONIGHT AND TOMORROW. HOWEVER, A CENTRAL ATLANTIC OCEAN LOW 
PRESSURE MAY DEVELOP NEXT WEEK AND SEND LONG PERIOD SWELLS BACK TO
OUR SHORES BY THE MIDDLE OR END OF NEXT WEEK.

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-300000-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170930T0000Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-EASTERN MONMOUTH-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
1203 PM EDT FRI SEP 29 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATION...THE DELAWARE BEACHES AND NEW JERSEY SHORE.

* RISK OF RIP CURRENTS...HIGH.

* SURF HEIGHT...2 TO 6 FEET WITH THE HIGHEST EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.

* TIDES...LOW TIDE OCCURS DURING MID MORNING FOLLOWED BY HIGH 
  TIDE MID AFTERNOON.

* OUTLOOK...THE THREAT FOR DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS WILL DECREASE 
  SATURDAY.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THERE IS A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS. A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS
IMPLIES THAT WIND AND/OR WAVE CONDITIONS WILL SUPPORT THE
DEVELOPMENT OF VERY STRONG RIP CURRENTS. THESE RIP CURRENTS WILL
BE LIFE THREATENING TO ANYONE WHO ENTERS THE SURF.

RIP CURRENTS ARE POWERFUL CHANNELS OF WATER FLOWING QUICKLY AWAY
FROM SHORE...WHICH OCCUR MOST OFTEN AT LOW SPOTS OR BREAKS IN THE
SANDBAR AND IN THE VICINITY OF STRUCTURES SUCH AS GROINS...
JETTIES AND PIERS. HEED THE ADVICE OF LIFEGUARDS...BEACH PATROL
FLAGS AND SIGNS.

IF YOU BECOME CAUGHT IN A RIP CURRENT...YELL FOR HELP. REMAIN
CALM...DO NOT EXHAUST YOURSELF AND STAY AFLOAT WHILE WAITING FOR
HELP. IF YOU HAVE TO SWIM OUT OF A RIP CURRENT...SWIM PARALLEL TO
SHORE AND BACK TOWARD THE BEACH WHEN POSSIBLE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SWIM DIRECTLY AGAINST A RIP CURRENT AS YOU WILL TIRE QUICKLY.

NON LIFEGUARD WOULD BE RESCUERS SHOULD FIRST CALL 911, THEN LOOK
FOR A FLOTATION DEVICE OR ROPE TO TOSS TO THE VICTIM. KEEP EYE
CONTACT WITH THE DISTRESSED SWIMMER TO HELP THEM STAY CALM.

&&

$$
701 
WHUS41 KPHI 300001
CFWPHI

COASTAL HAZARD MESSAGE FOR PA...NJ...DE...AND MD
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MOUNT HOLLY NJ
801 PM EDT FRI SEP 29 2017

DEZ004-NJZ014-024>026-300115-
/O.EXP.KPHI.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-170930T0000Z/
DELAWARE BEACHES-EASTERN MONMOUTH-ATLANTIC COASTAL CAPE MAY-
COASTAL ATLANTIC-COASTAL OCEAN-
801 PM EDT FRI SEP 29 2017

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

THE HIGH RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS HAS EXPIRED. A MODERATE 
RISK OF DANGEROUS RIP CURRENTS IS EXPECTED ON SATURDAY.

$$

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in New Jersey, 2017Rip Current Statements in Delaware, 2017Every rip current statement in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.