Pleasant weather prevails across the Philadelphia area. Beachgoers at the Jersey Shore and Delaware coasts should exercise caution as rip current risks persist.
Article Title: High Rip Current Risk Along Jersey Shore and Delaware Beaches This Weekend
As the Philadelphia area basks in a stretch of sunny and warm weather, beachgoers along the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches should exercise extreme caution this weekend due to a high risk of rip currents.
The persistent east winds are contributing to these hazardous conditions, pushing water in ways that create strong rip currents offshore. Lifeguards and beach patrols strongly advise swimming only at guarded beaches, avoiding jetties, piers, and rocks where currents intensify.
High risk levels have been predicted through Saturday, with potential lingering dangers on Sunday at Delaware beaches. These currents can pull swimmers rapidly away from shore, making them hazardous even for strong swimmers. Safety tips include staying calm, not swimming against the current, and using the "flip and float" method to conserve energy until reaching shallower water or help arrives.
Swimming with someone or where lifeguards are present is also strongly recommended; over recent years, rip currents have caused numerous surf zone fatalities in the U.S., highlighting the ongoing risk.
In addition to the rip current warnings, the upcoming weekend could very well be the nicest stretch of weather all summer. The warmth will continue to build through the first half of next week, with high temperatures climbing back into the 90s by Tuesday. However, there is a chance of rain on Thursday and Friday, but it remains out of the forecast through Wednesday.
Temperatures on Saturday morning will start in the upper 50s and low 60s, and by Saturday afternoon, temperatures will return to the mid-80s, close to normal for this time of the year. Sunday will be similar to Saturday with mostly sunny skies and slightly hotter temperatures, with a high of 88 degrees Fahrenheit.
Looking back at the past week, Philadelphia has gone eight straight days without measurable rain at the Philadelphia International Airport. High pressure has provided plenty of sunshine across the Philadelphia area on Saturday, with a high temperature of 91 degrees Fahrenheit on Friday and 92 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday.
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- The weather news this weekend warns of high rip current risks along the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches, as a result of the persistent east winds contributing to hazardous conditions.
- While the upcoming weekend promises to be the nicest stretch of weather all summer, with high temperatures returning to the 90s, it is crucial for beachgoers to be aware of the weather-forecasting predictions regarding the high risk of rip currents and follow the safety tips to stay safe.
