New Jersey, 2022

Rip Current in New Jersey, May 21, 2022

May 21, 2022 · NWS PHI · 1 event in 1 county or zone

Three juvenile swimmers were caught in and rescued from a rip current near 10th St in Ocean City, NJ on the afternoon of May 21, with one serious injury. Weather conditions were hot and dry.

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The toll

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Injuries
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Property damage
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Crop damage
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What happened

The episode as NWS PHI wrote it up.

Three juvenile swimmers were caught in and rescued from a rip current near 10th St in Ocean City, NJ on the afternoon of May 21, with one serious injury. Weather conditions were hot and dry. Water conditions were near calm and the risk of rip currents was considered low. It was not clear whether the victims were swimming near a jetty or man-made structure.

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at May 21, 8:10 AM EST, 2 hours 50 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, May 21, 8:10 AM EST, 2 hours 50 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
910 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
A Bermuda high pressure pattern will develop for Saturday and Sunday
with the Mid Atlantic region on the northwestern periphery of the
high. A strong cold front will move through Sunday night as low
pressure passes to our northwest, with the front slowly settling
offshore on Monday. High pressure builds in for Tuesday and
Wednesday, then a frontal system may approach the area later next
week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Fog continues to burn off, and dense fog has lifted. Therefore,
the Dense Fog Advisory that was in effect until 10 am has been
cancelled.

Otherwise, attention will turn to the heat. There has been
little change in the temperature forecast, with the longstanding
idea of a very hot day remaining intact. The general idea with
the latest update was that max temperatures generally dropped a
degree or two, while dew points were nudged up a little,
rendering essentially no change to the heat index forecast.
These were largely cosmetic changes, but were made in
consideration of what happened on Friday. With fairly widespread
rainfall, there is more leftover moisture to contend with,
likely leading to a greater than previously expected latent
heating versus sensible heating component today. This could keep
the temperatures just a bit lower and also cause them to rise
more slowly, especially in northern portions of the area where
fog is a factor this morning. But it will also increase the
humidity, again especially in northern areas. So widespread heat
index values in the upper 90s to around 100 are still expected.
No changes were made to the Heat Advisory. While there is a
large amount of elevated instability present today, a strong
capping inversion will assure a dry forecast.

Tonight continues to look very mild also. With the dew points
staying up and a light southerly flow continuing, lows will only
fall into the upper 60s and low 70s, providing little relief from
the daytime heat. There may be a bit of patchy fog again tonight
such as near the coast and/or in the typically prone valleys. But
the signal is much weaker than Friday night, and for now, have opted
to leave the mention out.

&&

.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/...
Another hot day is expected on Sunday as a cold front approaches
the region from the west. The temperature forecast for Sunday is
rather tricky as a lowering in highs is forecast, but how much
relief from the heat is still somewhat uncertain. In the mid-
levels of the atmosphere, the 500 MB sub-tropical ridge will
begin to decay and be shunted southeast. At the same time
though, compressional warming ahead of the approaching cold
front can bee seen with only a modest decrease in 1000/850 MB
thicknesses forecast. The biggest question for Sunday will be
how quickly the cold front and associated convection takes to
arrive. The upper level disturbance responsible for the cold
front will also be heading rapidly northeast and shearing out.
This type of setup usually favors a slower cold front passage.
Given the above, have kept high temperatures above guidance or
lower 90s for most of the area Sunday. This puts heat index
values right at criteria for the Urban Corridor Sunday. Since
this is the first heat event of the season, will go ahead and
extend the heat advisory through Sunday.

Late Sunday afternoon into evening a surface cold front will
progress east through the region triggering showers and
thunderstorms. Mean 850/ 300 MB flow is rather weak with the
cold frontal passage at only about 20/30 kts. Instability on the
other hand is rather robust with ML CAPE values of ~2000 J/kg.
These higher CAPE values are greatest across eastern PA though,
with instability decreasing towards the NJ coast. Thanks to the
relatively weak steering flow and shear values, mostly
multicells are expected. The primary threats with these storms
will be damaging wind gusts (thanks to the potentially high
equilibrium levels and modest DCAPE values) and heavy rainfall.

Sunday night into Monday the cold front will push off the NJ
coast with showers and thunderstorms exiting the region. Behind
the cold front, much cooler and drier air will filter into the
region as dewpoints fall into the upper 40s. Expect temperatures
much cooler Monday with highs only in the lower 70s.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
A general warming trend in temperatures is expected through the long
term period as mid-level heights again start to rise across the
eastern United States. Meanwhile, across the western United States
heights will rapidly fall as an upper level low begins to wrap up on
Tuesday. Latest ensemble and probabilistic guidance is in fairly
good agreement that the upper level low will slowly approach the
area by Friday with precipitation chances slowly rising by the end
of the period.

The long term will open up on Tuesday with surface high pressure
centered over southern Quebec with the low level boundary located
across southern NC. Some of the latest probabilistic guidance is
showing the front stalling further north across VA with
precipitation possible across southern DE. This solutions appears to
be more on the tails of the distribution. The latest ensemble
guidance tends to support more of a dry forecast for Tuesday. Have
trimmed back PoPs for Tuesday and confined the slight chance of
precipitation to far southern DE. Temperatures Tuesday will be
rather pleasant for late May with highs right around 70 degrees with
partly cloudy skies.

On Wednesday, the surface high pressure over Quebec will slowly
start to translate towards the Canadian Maritimes and then offshore.
This means Wednesday will be the last day of lower dewpoints and
below normal temperatures before the warm up commences. Thursday
into Friday the upper level low over the western United States will
be well on its way east towards the Ohio River Valley. As this
occurs, a surface cyclone over MO will head north towards MI with a
warm front pulling north across the area Thursday. The closed upper
level low will then begin to become absorbed back into the upper
level flow and track northeast. As this occurs, another cold front
will approach the area from the west bringing the chance of showers
and thunderstorms back to the region.

&&

.AVIATION /13Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Through 12z... Variable condition are expected. A weak boundary is
oriented west to east across the area, running roughly through PHL.
From PNE northward (north of the boundary), areas of low CIGs and
fog will likely bring IFR or lower conditions. PHL may be just far
enough south to remain VFR, but cannot rule out a period of MVFR or
perhaps briefly lower through daybreak. For southern portions of the
area, mainly VFR conditions are expected. Winds mostly light and
variable, but favoring east-northeast over the northern half of the
area (north of the boundary), and south-southwest over southern
areas. Moderate confidence.

Today... Becoming VFR across the entire area as any remaining fog
dissipates. Southwest wind 5 to 10 kt. High confidence.

Tonight... Mainly VFR. Some patchy fog development is possible, but
appears it would be much less widespread than Friday night, and may
not form at all. Winds remaining southwest around 5 kt. Moderate
confidence.

Outlook...

Sunday...VFR initially ahead of an approaching cold front.
Showers and thunderstorms will then push across the terminals
from west to east late Sunday afternoon into evening.
Restrictions in visibility will be likely in any stronger
showers and thunderstorms. Southwest winds 5-10 kts, with gusts
15-20 knots. Confidence is high for most of this period, but
low on any one terminal experiencing showers and thunderstorms.
Confidence is higher that KRDG and KABE will observe
thunderstorms with restrictions in visibility. Winds will then
turn from the north 10-15 kts behind the front.

Monday... Some possible MVFR restrictions possible in the
morning with a recovery to VFR expected later in the morning.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 kts gradually shifting to northeast
overnight. Moderate confidence.

Tuesday... VFR. Northeast to east wind 5 to 10 kts, a little
breezier at the coast. Moderate confidence.

Wednesday... Mainly VFR. East to southeast wind 5 to 10 kts.
Moderate confidence.

&&

.MARINE...
Through tonight... Sub-SCA conditions are expected. South-
southwest winds 10 to 15 kt. Some gusts near to a little above
20 kt are possible especially this evening and early tonight.
Seas 3 to 4 ft. Areas of fog are also possible today especially
for the Atlantic coastal waters of central and northern New
Jersey. In those areas, a Marine Dense Fog Advisory is in effect
until 1PM today. Trends will be monitored in the event the
advisory needs to be expanded in area or time.

Outlook...

Sunday and Sunday night...Winds and waves mostly remain below
advisory levels through the period. However, winds could
approach advisory levels for a brief period Sunday
afternoon/evening. Wind will be south to southwest Sunday,
shifting to north behind the cold front.

Monday-Wednesday... No marine headlines are currently
anticipated. Offshore winds early on Monday, becoming onshore
later Monday into Tuesday and through midweek. Seas of 2 to 4
ft expected.

Rip Currents...

There is a LOW risk for the development of dangerous and life
threatening rip currents at NJ and DE beaches today and Sunday.

&&

.CLIMATE...
A hot and humid air mass is forecast to overspread the region
this weekend. The hottest day will be Saturday. Here is a list
of the high temperature records for Saturday and the record high
temperatures for the month of May.

Locations                    5/21 Record High Temps    May Record High Temps
---------                    ----------------------    ---------------------

Philadelphia, PA                  95 in 1934                97 in 1991
Reading, PA                       96 in 1996                96 in 1996/ 1962
Allentown, PA                     92 in 1934                97 in 1962
Mount Pocono, PA                  87 in 1911                94 in 1911
Trenton, NJ                       94 in 1934                99 in 1986/ 1911
Atlantic City (airport), NJ       93 in 1996                99 in 1969
Atlantic City (marina), NJ        85 in 1934                95 in 1925/ 1895
Wilmington, DE                    95 in 1996                98 in 1895
Georgetown, DE                    94 in 1996                98 in 1991

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Heat Advisory until 6 PM EDT Sunday for PAZ070-071-102-104-106.
     Heat Advisory until 10 PM EDT this evening for PAZ101-103-105.
NJ...Heat Advisory until 6 PM EDT Sunday for NJZ008-010-012-015-
     017>019.
     Heat Advisory until 10 PM EDT this evening for NJZ009-013-020-
     027.
DE...Heat Advisory until 6 PM EDT Sunday for DEZ001.
MD...None.
MARINE...Dense Fog Advisory until 1 PM EDT this afternoon for ANZ450-
     451.

&&

Synopsis...Haines/O'Brien
Near Term...MPS/O'Brien
Short Term...Haines
Long Term...Haines
Aviation...AKL/Haines/O'Brien
Marine...AKL/Haines/MPS/O'Brien
Climate...WFO PHI
Hazardous weather outlook, May 21, 10:01 AM EST, 59 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

DEZ001-221501-
New Castle-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for New Castle County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ002-221501-
Kent-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ003-221501-
Inland Sussex-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Sussex County
in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

DEZ004-221501-
Delaware Beaches-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal portions of
Sussex County in Delaware.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ054-221501-
Carbon-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Carbon County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ055-221501-
Monroe-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Monroe County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ060-221501-
Berks-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Berks County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ061-221501-
Lehigh-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lehigh County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ062-221501-
Northampton-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Northampton County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ070-221501-
Delaware-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Delaware County in Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ071-221501-
Philadelphia-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Philadelphia County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ101-221501-
Western Chester-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Chester County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ102-221501-
Eastern Chester-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Chester County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ103-221501-
Western Montgomery-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Montgomery County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ104-221501-
Eastern Montgomery-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Montgomery County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ105-221501-
Upper Bucks-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for upper Bucks County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

PAZ106-221501-
Lower Bucks-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for lower Bucks County in
Pennsylvania.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ001-221501-
Sussex-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Sussex County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ007-221501-
Warren-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Warren County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ008-221501-
Morris-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Morris County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ009-221501-
Hunterdon-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Hunterdon County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ010-221501-
Somerset-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Somerset County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ012-221501-
Middlesex-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Middlesex County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ013-221501-
Western Monmouth-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for western Monmouth County in New
Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ014-221501-
Eastern Monmouth-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for eastern Monmouth County in New
Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ015-221501-
Mercer-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Mercer County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ016-221501-
Salem-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Salem County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ017-221501-
Gloucester-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Gloucester County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ018-221501-
Camden-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Camden County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ019-221501-
Northwestern Burlington-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwestern Burlington County in
New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ020-221501-
Ocean-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Ocean County
in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ021-221501-
Cumberland-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Cumberland County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ022-221501-
Atlantic-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for inland portions of Atlantic
County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ023-221501-
Cape May-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Cape May County excluding the
Atlantic coast in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ024-221501-
Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal portions of
Cape May County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ025-221501-
Coastal Atlantic-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for coastal portions of Atlantic
County in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ026-221501-
Coastal Ocean-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for coastal portions of Ocean County
in New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

NJZ027-221501-
Southeastern Burlington-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeastern Burlington County in
New Jersey.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Heat Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ012-221501-
Kent MD-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Kent County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ015-221501-
Queen Annes-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Queen Annes County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ019-221501-
Talbot-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Talbot County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

MDZ020-221501-
Caroline-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Caroline County in Maryland.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ430-221501-
Delaware Bay waters north of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for upper Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ431-221501-
Delaware Bay waters south of East Point NJ to Slaughter Beach DE-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for lower Delaware Bay.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ450-221501-
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Monmouth County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Marine Dense Fog Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ451-221501-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Ocean County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Marine Dense Fog Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ452-221501-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Atlantic County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ453-221501-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Cape May County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ454-221501-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to the mouth of Delaware Bay out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

ANZ455-221501-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
1101 AM EDT Sat May 21 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to Sussex County out 20 nm.

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.

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1 rip current. Local standard time, as filed.

Rip Current, Eastern Cape May

When
May 21, 11:00 AM EST
Where
Eastern Cape May forecast zone
Injuries
3 direct, 0 indirect
Reported by
Newspaper
Coordinates
39.085, -74.850 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)

Three juvenile swimmers were rescued by Ocean City Beach Patrol. One swimmer, a 12 year old, was seriously injured and had CPR performed before transfer to a trauma center. The other two were taken to the hospital as a precaution. Time of event based on media reports.

What these are

Rip Current
A narrow, fast current flowing away from the beach that caused a drowning or rescue.

After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.

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Sources

NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1017998.