National Weather Service posts Beach Hazards Statement

August 31, 2023
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The National Weather Service has posted a Beach Hazards Statement for the Eastern Shore through this evening and a High Surf Advisory now in effect from 7 PM tonight through noon Friday.

For the Beach Hazards Statement, dangerous rip currents and large battering waves expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet expected in the surf zone.

For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM Thursday to noon EDT Friday…Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft through tonight will result in rough surf conditions and a high risk of rip currents. Large breaking waves of 6 to 8 ft Thursday will result in dangerous surf conditions. Do not enter or approach the water due to the risk of being swept away.

All swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Life-threatening rip currents could be fatal. If you are ever caught in a rip current, it is important to swim parallel to shore to escape the current, before trying to head back to shore.

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