Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Boston, MA ∙ Providence, RI ∙ Cambridge, MA ∙ New Bedford, MA ∙ Cranston, RI ∙ Lynn, MA ∙ Fall River, MA ∙ Quincy, MA ∙ Warwick, RI ∙ Pawtucket, RI

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA 158 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through this evening. * 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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