Late August... and some Jersey shore lifeguards have left for school or a regular job. But it's prime time during the hurricane season, and the rip current risk has been heightened as a storm churns through the Atlantic.
New Jersey beach goers beware! There are some strong rip currents offshore these days. We have some advice from an expert about preventing a tragedy when you go in the water.
Atlantic City says it will hold lifeguard tryouts to try and combat a potential shortage for the summer of 2016, and while other Jersey Shore beaches may not be feeling that crunch, officials in those towns have their theories about the gambling resort.