If you're heading into the water at the shore this weekend, officials say you need to be aware of the dangers of rip currents.
It may be a beautiful weekend weather-wise at the Jersey and Delaware beaches, but swimmers are warned to beware of rip currents.With warm weather expected this weekend, beachgoers are being urged to exercise caution as a high risk of rip currents is forecast along the entire Jersey Shore.
According to AccuWeather, the rip current threat will be elevated on Saturday, prompting warnings from local officials. "A rip current is an area where the water drops off, and it'll pull you right out into it," said Steve Downey, chief of the Atlantic City Beach Patrol."Don't ever try to swim against it, because you're not going to get anywhere," he said.Susan Stinson, of Southampton, New Jersey, said she's prepared.Rip currents can be deadly. In 2021, the U.S. recorded 96 surf zone fatalities related to rip currents - the highest on record. So far this year, 25 people have died nationwide, according to data compiled by the 6abc Data Journalism Team."I would definitely make sure there's someone around in case I get in trouble," said Sue O'Leary, of Delran, New Jersey."I just kind of tiptoe in and make sure I don't lose my footing, and don't push it," said Charlotte Brown, also of Southampton. Beach patrols are warning swimmers to avoid jetties, piers and rocks. While they may appear safe, these structures can intensify rip currents and increase the risk of injury or drowning.
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