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WHUS41 KBOX 150426
CFWBOX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
1226 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

MAZ020>024-RIZ006>008-160000-
/O.CON.KBOX.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-260716T0000Z/
Southern Bristol MA-Southern Plymouth MA-Barnstable MA-Dukes MA-
Nantucket MA-Washington RI-Newport RI-Block Island RI-
1226 AM EDT Wed Jul 15 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, especially on beaches with south-facing
  exposures.

* WHERE...Washington, Southern Bristol MA, Southern Plymouth MA,
  Barnstable MA, Dukes MA, Nantucket MA, and Newport RI Counties.

* WHEN...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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