Sat Sep 14 09:35:55 UTC 2024: ## Rip Current Risk Prompts Warning for New Jersey Coast

**[Location], NJ** – The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a moderate risk of rip currents for the New Jersey coast. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone, prompting beachgoers to exercise caution.

Current conditions and forecasts indicate an ongoing threat throughout the weekend and into the following week. While the wave heights will remain relatively moderate, between 2 and 6 feet, the eastward winds are anticipated to create strong currents.

**Here’s a breakdown of the forecast:**

* **Today:** Northeast winds around 5 knots, becoming east later. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Patchy fog early this morning.
* **Tonight:** East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Patchy fog after midnight.
* **Sunday:** East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Areas of fog in the morning.
* **Sunday Night:** East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
* **Monday:** East winds around 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
* **Monday Night:** East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
* **Tuesday:** East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet. A chance of showers.
* **Tuesday Night:** East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 5 to 6 feet. A chance of showers.
* **Wednesday:** East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet. A chance of showers.
* **Wednesday Night:** East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A chance of showers.

Swimmers are advised to be aware of their surroundings and pay close attention to any signs posted by lifeguards. If caught in a rip current, stay calm, swim parallel to the shore, and try to signal for help.

**This report was generated from information provided by the National Weather Service, National Ocean Service, U.S. Naval Observatory, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.**

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