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Rip Current Risk Definitions |
| Low
Risk |
Wind and/or wave conditions are not expected to
support the development of rip currents. However, rip currents may occur at
any time, especially in the vicinity of groins, jetties, and piers.
Typically, rip currents that form during these days are weak and may only
pose threats to very weak swimmers or toddlers. During low risk days the
potential for life threatening rip currents is at a minimum. On low risk
days, rescues by area life guards would be very low if any at all.
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Moderate Risk |
Some or all of the conditions that support
stronger rip currents are becoming factors, thus the magnitude of rip
currents will likely increase. At this stage, persons entering the surf are
urged to exercise caution. The number of rescues by area life guards may
increase proportionally on moderate risk days. |
| High
Risk |
Wind and/or wave conditions are expected to
support the development of very strong rip currents. This category implies
that rip currents are life threatening to all people who enter the surf.
There may be a high number of rescues on high risk days. |
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