Rip Current Statement issued September 22 at 4:42AM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

**Rip Current Statement issued September 22 at 4:42AM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ**

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.

* WHERE...Delaware Beaches.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this morning through Friday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM EDT this evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through late Thursday night.

* IMPACTS...At this level, widespread roadway flooding occurs in coastal and bayside communities and along inland tidal waterways. Many roads become impassable. Some damage to vulnerable structures may begin to occur. 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...Significant beach erosion is likely through this week and into the weekend. Moderate tidal flooding could continue through Friday or perhaps longer.

**What You Should Do:**

A Coastal Flood Watch means that conditions favorable for flooding are expected to develop.

Be prepared to begin taking appropriate action to protect life and property. Follow the recommendations of local emergency management officials. Be sure to check the latest forecast from time to time in case a warning is issued or any new information becomes available.

Visit the National Water Prediction Service at https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and flood impact information for your local tide gauge.

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

Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone, always have a floatation device with you and swim near a lifeguard if possible. 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 22, 2026 4:42 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 22, 2026 6:00 PM UTC

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