Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
311 AM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023

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Delaware Beaches-
311 AM EDT Wed Sep 27 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of up
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
  dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to
  one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-
  lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday
  evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
  evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this
  afternoon to 1 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
  vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
  inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
  possible. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will remain elevated through
  the balance of the week, with minor or near minor tidal
  flooding possible with the high tides on Thursday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Delaware Bay at Lewes
MLLW Categories - Minor 6.0 ft, Moderate 7.0 ft, Major 8.0 ft
MHHW Categories - Minor 1.3 ft, Moderate 2.3 ft, Major 3.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  --------
 27/07 AM     6.2        1.5        1.7      Minor
 27/08 PM     6.5        1.8        1.2      Minor
 28/08 AM     6.0        1.3        1.1      Minor
 28/09 PM     6.6        2.0        1.3      Minor
 29/09 AM     6.3        1.7        1.1      Minor
 29/09 PM     6.5        1.8        1.3      Minor

&&

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