Rip currents continue to pose threat

YARMOUTH, Mass. -- Officials warned that rip currents continued to pose a threat to swims following Earl’s exit.

Earl lashed Yarmouth overnight with two tropical bands, which brought gusty winds and rain.

However, the morning sky was a picturesque scene for beachgoers. Signs of beach erosion and pumps emptying low areas were the only signs of Friday’s storm.

“I came to the beach to see if there was any damage and it’s exactly as it was yesterday,” said Jane Behlke.

Businesses hoped Earl’s quick exit would lead to a robust holiday weekend.

“Hopefully people will wake up and say ‘You know what, it’s going to be a beautiful weekend, let’s go to Cape Cod,” said Behlke.

Despite the calm appearance of the waters, officials warned a week’s worth of dangerous surf is not over yet.

Officials urged swimmers to be aware of hard-to-see rip currents.

Swimmers should take precautions such as checking with lifeguards and looking for warning flags.

Rip currents cannot be seen. If you should get stuck in one, swim parallel to the shore to get out of it, and then swim towards to the beach.

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