Atlantic City, NJ, Beaches Are Closed Until Further Notice

The Atlantic City Police Department has confirmed that the beaches will be closed until further notice because of very dangerous surf conditions.

Two Hurricanes Are At The Root Cause Of The Closures

Hurricanes Imelda and Humberto are creating a very dangerous condition with hazardous surf conditions and rip-tides.

Today was the last day for guarded beaches in Atlantic City.

No lifeguards will be on duty until next year.

Atlantic City Beach Patrol Chief Appeal To Public

Please stay out of the water, said Atlantic City Beach Patrol Chief Steve Downey. It is huge surf down here, some of the biggest I've ever seen. We are asking people to avoid the dangerous surf and stay safely out of the water until further notice, said Downey.

Even Though The Two Hurricanes Are Hundreds Of Miles Away

"Swells generated by Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto are affecting the Bahamas and are currently spreading to much of the U.S. east coast," said Downey.

The National Hurricane Center

Warned that the swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions, according to Downey.

The Atlantic City Beach Patrol

Has One of the finest records for public safety in all of America. Their track record of not losing lives is unprecedented.

Atlantic City Beach Patrol’s commitment to protect the public is of the highest caliber. They are highly professional, well trained and they absolutely love what they do.

In fact, many Atlantic City lifeguards do it for a lifetime.

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SOURCE: Matt Duffy, Atlantic City government.