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July 13, 2007

Swimmers, keep watching for rip currents

The National Weather Service is again warning that there's a moderate chance for rip currents on south facing beaches.

If you are heading for beach, look for The Providence Journal's "Beach Patrol." The Journal crew will hand out free sunglasses from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Salty Brine State Beach in Galilee and Roger Wheeler State Beach in Narragansett. They'll be the ones wearing T-shirts with the projoJobs, projoHomes and projoCars logos.

If you’re looking for marine weather information, check out the National Weather Service’s interactive coastal marine map for this region.

Also, for all your nautical needs, the Maine Harbors site is packed with tide charts, marine weather news, information on fishing tournaments and links to local boat builders, charter operators, lighthouses and publications. Check out Rhode Island’s chart.

To check the status of any beach for swimming, go to the state Department of Health’s beach-monitoring siteor call (401) 222-2751 for recorded information.

Posted by Jack Perry  at 7:01 AM | Permalink

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