Varování, West Cape May Police Department

Rip Current Statement issued September 22 at 4:02AM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Atlantic Coastal Cape May. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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.