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US coastal rip current and marine weather updates

Overview

By September 24, conditions at the Jersey Shore escalated to a high risk of life-threatening rip currents, in effect through Saturday evening. Forecasters warned of dangerous swimming and surfing conditions due to large breaking waves reaching up to 12 feet in the surf zone. Northeast winds were expected to range between 22 and 30 mph, with seas building between 10 and 16 feet, particularly overnight. Authorities advised beachgoers to obey all posted flags and use flotation devices.

On September 27, the high risk of life-threatening rip currents at the Jersey Shore remained in effect through Sunday evening. Forecasts indicated seas reaching 8 to 11 feet with large breaking waves between 1 and 6 feet in the surf zone. Strong north winds with gusts up to 50 knots were expected, and inexperienced swimmers were advised to stay out of the water.

Concurrently, Hurricane Nolo began impacting Hawaii, generating swells that triggered a high surf advisory for southeast-facing shores of the Big Island. Advisory-level surf was also expected along the east-facing shores of Maui, Molokai, Oahu, and Kauai, though conditions were projected to diminish late Sunday as the hurricane moved away.

By October 1, the risk of rip currents at the Jersey Shore had decreased to moderate, though life-threatening conditions remained possible. Forecasts for Thursday indicated southwest winds between 6 and 10 mph with waves of 1 to 2 feet. Ocean temperatures were reported between 64°F and 68°F, slightly above the normal range of 60°F to 63°F. Seas were expected to be 2 to 3 feet for the day and evening, with winds projected to increase slightly on Friday.

Entities

Jersey Shore · National Weather Service · Los Angeles/Oxnard Weather Forecast Office · Mt. Holly · South Florida

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Jersey Shore weather forecast includes moderate rip current risk

    A moderate rip current risk is in effect for the Jersey Shore, with life-threatening conditions possible in the surf zone.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Coastal regions face high surf and rip current risks

    High surf advisories are in effect for Hawaii due to Hurricane Nolo, while the Jersey Shore faces life-threatening rip currents and large breaking waves through Sunday evening.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Jersey Shore issued high risk rip current advisory

    The Jersey Shore is under a high risk of life-threatening rip currents through Saturday evening, with waves up to 12 feet and dangerous surf conditions expected.

  4. [INTERNATIONAL] 7 sources
    Jersey Shore weather advisory issued for rip currents and small craft

    The Jersey Shore is under a moderate rip current risk and a small craft advisory through Monday evening, with winds gusting up to 25 mph and seas reaching 3 to 6 feet.

  5. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    Coastal US regions face storms and rip current risks

    Coastal areas in South Florida and the Jersey Shore face risks of afternoon storms, dangerous rip currents, and hazardous marine conditions for small craft.

  6. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Jersey Shore weather forecast for Sunday, Sept. 13

    The Jersey Shore weather forecast for Sunday, Sept. 13, predicts air temperatures between 77°F and 82°F with a chance of morning showers and thunderstorms and low rip current risks.

  7. [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources
    Jersey Shore weather forecast shows moderate rip current risk

    The Jersey Shore faces a moderate risk of life-threatening rip currents through the weekend, with varying wind and wave conditions forecast for Friday and Saturday.

  8. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Jersey Shore weather forecast includes rip current risk

    The Jersey Shore faces a moderate risk of life-threatening rip currents. Forecasts include a chance of showers and thunderstorms through the weekend.

  9. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Jersey Shore faces high rip current risk as August beach forecast warns swimmers

    August beach forecasts for the Jersey Shore warn of high rip current risk on Monday and moderate risk on Tuesday, with varying winds, wave heights and small‑craft advisories.

  10. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    US Beach Hazard Advisories Highlight Rip Currents and Coastal Flooding

    NWS warned of strong rip currents and minor flooding on Ventura County, CA beaches, while low‑risk conditions were forecast for New Jersey’s Jersey Shore.

Sources

1057thehawk.com · archynewsy.com · countryherald.com · fox6now.com · kelofm.com · keyt.com · mauinow.com · mybeachradio.com · nj1015.com · southfloridareporter.com · tylerpaper.com · wdio.com · wfpg.com · wobm.com · wpgtalkradio.com

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