Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Hempstead, NY ∙ Long Island, NY ∙ Rockville Centre, NY ∙ Bellerose Terrace, NY ∙ Roosevelt, NY ∙ West Babylon, NY ∙ East Patchogue, NY ∙ Water Mill, NY ∙ Jfk Intl Airport, NY ∙ Seaford, NY

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 259 AM EDT Tue Aug 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...Through 8pm this evening. * RIP CURRENT 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. 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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