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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 8:43 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Eastern Monmouth. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this morning through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 8:43 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Eastern Monmouth. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this morning through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Wednesday to 6 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 6:51 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...In Delaware, Delaware Beaches County. In New Jersey, Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, and Coastal Ocean Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to midnight EDT Wednesday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:49 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may persist through Friday night or Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:49 AM Sep. 22, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Portions of Atlantic coastal waters. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gale force wind gusts may persist through Friday night or Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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