Dangerous rip currents are expected along Southeast Georgia beaches Saturday, with a warning in effect through late Saturday night — the first full beach day of Memorial Day Weekend.

What’s Happening: The warning covers beaches in Coastal Glynn County and Coastal Camden County. It expires Sunday, May 23 at 3 a.m.

What’s Important: Rip currents are fast channels of water that pull swimmers away from shore and into deeper water quickly. They can drag even strong swimmers out to sea.

How This Affects Real People: Anyone going to the beach Saturday should swim near a lifeguard. If you get caught in a rip current, do not try to swim back to shore against it. Float and relax, then swim sideways along the shoreline until you are out of the current. If you cannot break free, face the shore and call or wave for help.

The Path Forward: The warning lifts before sunrise Sunday, but ocean conditions can shift quickly over a holiday weekend. Check for updated forecasts before heading to the beach Sunday or Monday.

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