Boston, Mass. – Coastal communities across southern New England are under a high surf advisory today as swells from distant Hurricane Erin generate dangerous rip currents along south-facing beaches. Officials warn that conditions will remain hazardous through Thursday, posing serious risks for swimmers and boaters.
According to the National Weather Service in Boston, the advisory took effect at 8 a.m. Tuesday and extends until Thursday morning. Strong southerly swells will bring waves large enough to create life-threatening rip currents from Rhode Island’s south coast to Cape Cod and the Islands.
Local officials urge beachgoers to avoid entering the water, even on sunny days. The greatest danger exists at popular swimming spots such as Narragansett, Horseneck Beach, and Nantasket, where rescues often spike during rip current events. Mariners are also advised to exercise caution, as rough surf can make inlets and harbor entrances treacherous.
While inland areas enjoy comfortable weather with highs in the 70s and light winds, the coastal threat will persist until Erin moves farther east into the Atlantic. More updates and possible extended advisories could follow if wave action remains strong.
