Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Hempstead, NY ∙ East Rockaway, NY ∙ Jamaica, NY ∙ East Williston, NY ∙ North Amityville, NY ∙ Fire Island National Seashore, NY ∙ Hampton Bays, NY ∙ Baldwin, NY ∙ Glen Oaks, NY ∙ North Merrick, NY

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 417 AM EDT Fri Jul 5 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Southwest Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to high risk of rip currents likely on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and yell or wave for help.

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