Watches, Warnings & Advisories



One product issued by NWS for: 2 Miles SE Westport Point MA

Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
322 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

MAZ007-019-020-022>024-RIZ006>008-190830-
/O.NEW.KBOX.RP.S.0009.240919T1200Z-240920T0000Z/
Eastern Essex MA-Eastern Plymouth MA-Southern Bristol MA-
Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-Nantucket MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-
Block Island RI-
322 PM EDT Wed Sep 18 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Washington, Eastern Essex MA, Eastern Plymouth MA,
  Southern Bristol MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Nantucket MA,
  and Newport RI Counties.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.

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