A 28‑year‑old Forked River man died Friday after being caught in a rip current off East 21st Street, according to the Ship Bottom Police Department.
Evacuations were ordered beginning Monday on Hatteras Island on the Outer Banks, the thin stretch of low-lying barrier islands that juts far into the Atlantic.
With an elevated rip current risk expected throughout the week, the Wildwood Beach Patrol has issued a no-swimming order until further notice.
If you're heading to the beach this summer, it's important to be aware of the dangers of rip currents.
Lifeguards at the Jersey Shore are warning beachgoers about the danger of rip currents after two drowning deaths in New York and New Jersey on Monday.
Swimmers at the Jersey shore faced strong rip currents and challenging waves Thursday, prompting lifeguards to stay vigilant and beach patrol officials to issue warnings about ocean safety.