Rip Current Statement

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one-half foot of inundation above ground level expected in low- lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (2.9 to 11.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water).

* WHERE...Barnstable MA, Dukes MA and Nantucket MA Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.