There's a high risk of potentially lethal rip currents through this evening, the National Weather Service (NWS) says.
With beaches unguarded now that the summer beach season has ended, beachgoers were advised not to go into the water as Hurricane Maria continues to agitate the surf. The category 2 storm was northeast of the Bahamas and moving north northwest at 9 miles per hour (mph) with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph.
Despite warnings from authorities, some people did go into the surf.
"Today Belmar P[olice]D[department] told children not to go into the water because its dangerous only to have some parents override & tell their kids to go in," Belmar mayor Matt Doherty tweeted.
Doherty would later tweet: "Total of 35 saves in Belmar this weekend."
Manasquan Fire Rescue tweeted there were "multiple" rescues at beaches from Avon to Manasquan. There were also reports that a swimmer in distress at Belmar's 17th Avenue beach was saved.
"Today Belmar P[olice]D[department] told children not to go into the water because its dangerous only to have some parents override & tell their kids to go in," Belmar mayor Matt Doherty tweeted.
Doherty would later tweet: "Total of 35 saves in Belmar this weekend."
Manasquan Fire Rescue tweeted there were "multiple" rescues at beaches from Avon to Manasquan. There were also reports that a swimmer in distress at Belmar's 17th Avenue beach was saved.
Although there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect, "Interests along the Carolina and Mid-Atlantic coasts should monitor the progress of Maria," the NWS said.
Tropical storm or hurricane watches could be issued later today as Maria continues on its current track.
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