Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

West Barnstable, MA ∙ Nantucket Memorial Airport, MA ∙ Cummaquid, MA ∙ Chatham Municipal Airport, MA ∙ North Falmouth, MA ∙ Seconsett Island, MA ∙ Dennis, MA ∙ North Chatham, MA ∙ Popponesset Island, MA ∙ Harwich Port, MA

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 456 AM EDT Sun Jul 26 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Barnstable MA County. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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