Rip Current Statement issued September 21 at 4:10AM EDT until September 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

**Rip Current Statement issued September 21 at 4:10AM EDT until September 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ**

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Delaware and New Jersey coasts.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

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

**What You Should Do:**

Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you. Don't go into the water at unguarded beaches. If caught in a rip current, relax and float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Mount Holly NJ

- **Effective:** Sep 21, 2026 4:10 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 21, 2026 5:15 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*