On Sunday at 4:55 p.m. a rip current statement was released by the National Weather Service valid from Monday 8 a.m. until Tuesday 8 p.m. for Monmouth, Cape May, Atlantic and Ocean counties.

The weather service states, “Dangerous rip currents expected.”

“Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water,” explains the weather service. “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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