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.

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...The coast of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Life guards are not yet on duty at area beaches. You should never swim at an unguarded beach, but especially with a high risk of rip currents the safest course of action is to stay out of the surf.