Rip Current Statement in Williamsburg City County,
Issued by the National Weather Service and archived by Claims Pages
EXPIRED11/27/2020 3:37:00 AM (UTC)Urgency: ExpectedSeverity: ModerateCertainty: Likely
11/27/2020 3:37:00 AM until 11/27/2020 6:00:00 PM
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.
HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Northwestern beaches of St. Thomas.
* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.