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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 5:44 AM Jun. 1, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties.
In Rhode Island, Block Island RI.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:43 AM Jun. 1, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
4 to 6 feet.

* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Nantucket Sound,
Vineyard Sound and Buzzards Bay. In Rhode Island coastal
waters, Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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