Rip Current Statement issued August 17 at 1:50PM EDT until August 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA
WHAT: Dangerous rip currents expected.
WHERE: Eastern Essex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA,
Eastern Plymouth MA and Barnstable MA Counties.
WHEN: From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
IMPACTS: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
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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.