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Rip Current Statement 3, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

July 31, 20254 counties in New Jersey; Sussex County, Delaware

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this rip current statement at Jul 31, 2025, 3:56 AM EDT for 4 counties in New Jersey; Sussex County, Delaware. It took effect at Aug 1, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 62 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 31, 2025, 3:56 AM EDT (07:56 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 1, 2025, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 3, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
62 hr
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 07:57 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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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, 7.9 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 2025-07-31Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 430 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2025-07-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 22 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
430 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-60 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1133 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
22 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
29 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

584 
WHUS41 KPHI 310756
CFWPHI

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
356 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025

NJZ014-026-312200-
/O.NEW.KPHI.RP.S.0003.250801T1000Z-250802T0000Z/
Eastern Monmouth-Coastal Ocean-
356 AM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high risk of rip currents is anticipated
  to continue through Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

Staarmann
7 follow-up statements
352 
WHUS41 KPHI 312113
CFWPHI

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
513 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025

NJZ014-026-011200-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0003.250801T1000Z-250802T0000Z/
Eastern Monmouth-Coastal Ocean-
513 PM EDT Thu Jul 31 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high risk of rip currents is anticipated
  to continue through Saturday.

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.

&&

$$

Cooper/MJL
649 
WHUS41 KPHI 010825
CFWPHI

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
425 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025

NJZ024-025-012200-
/O.EXB.KPHI.RP.S.0003.250802T0000Z-250803T0000Z/
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
425 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic.

* WHEN...From this evening through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

DEZ004-012200-
/O.EXB.KPHI.RP.S.0003.250802T0000Z-250803T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-
425 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...From this evening through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

NJZ014-026-012200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0003.250801T1000Z-250803T0000Z/
Eastern Monmouth-Coastal Ocean-
425 AM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

Staarmann
565 
WHUS41 KPHI 012009
CFWPHI

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
409 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025

NJZ024-025-020915-
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0003.250801T2009Z-250803T0000Z/
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
409 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

DEZ004-020915-
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0003.250801T2009Z-250803T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-
409 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

NJZ014-026-020915-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250803T0000Z/
Eastern Monmouth-Coastal Ocean-
409 PM EDT Fri Aug 1 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$
340 
WHUS41 KPHI 020608
CFWPHI

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
208 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

DEZ004-030000-
/O.EXT.KPHI.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250804T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-
208 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

NJZ014-026-030000-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250803T0000Z/
Eastern Monmouth-Coastal Ocean-
208 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth and Coastal Ocean.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

NJZ024-025-030000-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250803T0000Z/
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
208 AM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May and Coastal Atlantic.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
746 
WHUS41 KPHI 022356
CFWPHI

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
756 PM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

NJZ014-026-030100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250803T0000Z/
Eastern Monmouth-Coastal Ocean-
756 PM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds decrease in strength on Sunday but remain northeasterly.
Swells of 3-4 feet remain onshore as well with a period of around
7 seconds. As a result, a MODERATE risk for the development of rip
currents is forecast for Sunday for Monmouth and Ocean County 
beaches.

$$

NJZ024-025-030100-
/O.EXP.KPHI.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250803T0000Z/
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
756 PM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Winds decrease in strength on Sunday but remain northeasterly.
Swells of 3-4 feet remain onshore as well with a period of around
7 seconds. As a result, a MODERATE risk for the development of rip
currents is forecast for Sunday for Atlantic and Cape May County 
beaches.

$$

DEZ004-030900-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250804T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-
756 PM EDT Sat Aug 2 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...Through Sunday 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.

&&

$$

AKL
366 
WHUS41 KPHI 030548
CFWPHI

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
148 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025

DEZ004-040000-
/O.CON.KPHI.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250804T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-
148 AM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$
450 
WHUS41 KPHI 040013
CFWPHI

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
813 PM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025

DEZ004-040115-
/O.EXP.KPHI.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-250804T0000Z/
Delaware Beaches-
813 PM EDT Sun Aug 3 2025

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

Winds decrease in strength on Monday but remain northeasterly. 
Swells of 3-4 feet remain onshore as well with a period of around 
7-/ seconds. As a result, a MODERATE risk for the development of 
rip currents is forecast for Monday for the Delaware Beaches. Some
signal exists that seas may be a little higher, which could 
prompt a future revision to a HIGH risk, but uncertainty precludes
this change at this time.

$$

AKL

The office that day

Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 31, 2:24 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI70 hr
Jul 31, 1:27 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset48 min
Jul 31, 1:48 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIMorris, Somerset4 hr
Jul 31, 1:49 PM EDTTornado WarningPHIMiddlesex, Somerset26 min
Jul 31, 1:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIHunterdon, Mercer18 min
Jul 31, 2:05 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIGloucester, Salem40 min
Jul 31, 2:27 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatPHICamden, Gloucester4 hr
Jul 31, 2:30 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIMorris4 hr
Jul 31, 2:38 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMiddlesex52 min
Jul 31, 2:46 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatPHIGloucester, Salem4 hr
Jul 31, 2:52 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIMiddlesex4 hr
Jul 31, 2:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHICamden, Gloucester, Salem50 min
Jul 31, 2:57 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI63 min
Jul 31, 3:03 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIMiddlesex, Monmouth42 min
Jul 31, 3:10 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatPHIBurlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean4 hr
Jul 31, 3:10 PM EDTTornado WarningPHICamden, Gloucester, Salem35 min
Jul 31, 3:12 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIBurlington, Ocean48 min
Jul 31, 3:49 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHICamden, Gloucester, Salem4 hr
Jul 31, 4:31 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatPHIMiddlesex, Monmouth3 hr
Jul 31, 4:36 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI54 min
Jul 31, 4:39 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI36 min
Jul 31, 4:43 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIMonmouth, Ocean4 hr
Jul 31, 5:21 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHICumberland3 hr
Jul 31, 5:53 PM EDTFlash Flood WarningPHIAtlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Ocean4 hr
Jul 31, 6:17 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI58 min
Jul 31, 6:42 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI63 min
Jul 31, 7:29 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningPHI91 min
Jul 31, 2:09 PM EDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatPHINew Castle4 hr
Jul 31, 4:32 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPHIKent, Sussex21 min

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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.