Advarsler, Gardiner Lot

Rip Current Statement issued July 19 at 1:23AM EDT until July 19 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Boston/Norton MA * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected on beaches exposed to the south and southwest. * WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Nantucket MA, and Newport RI Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. 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.