Advarsler, Eastham Public Library

Rip Current Statement issued July 8 at 8:51AM EDT until July 8 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Eastern Essex MA, Southeast Middlesex MA, Suffolk MA, Eastern Norfolk MA, Eastern Plymouth MA, Barnstable MA and Nantucket MA Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...East facing ocean beaches are most vulnerable. 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.