Rip Current Statement

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Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 1226 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday morning through Friday afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS FRIDAY...Potential for widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline, including roads, parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront. Numerous road closures are possible, and vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will potentially become flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS TODAY AND TONIGHT...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional rounds of coastal flooding is expected through at least the weekend. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. ROCKAWAY INLET NY NEAR FLOYD BENNETT FIELD NY MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.6 FT, MODERATE 8.6 FT, MAJOR 9.6 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/10 PM 7.1/ 7.6 1.5/ 2.0 0.8/ 1.3 3 NONE 20/10 AM 7.8/ 8.3 2.2/ 2.7 1.1/ 1.6 3 MINOR 20/10 PM 7.3/ 7.8 1.7/ 2.2 1.4/ 1.9 4 NONE 21/11 AM 7.8/ 8.4 2.2/ 2.7 1.3/ 1.8 3 MINOR 21/11 PM 7.0/ 7.5 1.4/ 1.9 1.5/ 2.0 4 NONE JAMAICA BAY AT INWOOD NY MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.8 FT, MODERATE 8.5 FT, MAJOR 9.3 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/10 PM 7.6/ 8.1 1.4/ 1.9 0.7/ 1.1 0 MINOR 20/11 AM 8.3/ 8.8 2.1/ 2.6 1.0/ 1.5 0 MODERATE 20/11 PM 7.8/ 8.4 1.7/ 2.2 1.4/ 1.9 0 MINOR 21/12 PM 8.3/ 8.8 2.1/ 2.6 1.1/ 1.6 0 MODERATE 22/12 AM 7.5/ 8.0 1.3/ 1.8 1.5/ 2.0 0 NONE EAST ROCKAWAY INLET AT ATLANTIC BEACH NY MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.2 FT, MODERATE 7.2 FT, MAJOR 8.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 3.3 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/09 PM 6.1/ 6.6 1.2/ 1.7 0.7/ 1.1 3 MINOR 20/10 AM 6.9/ 7.4 2.0/ 2.5 1.0/ 1.5 3 MINOR 20/10 PM 6.5/ 7.0 1.6/ 2.0 1.4/ 1.9 4 MINOR 21/11 AM 7.0/ 7.5 2.1/ 2.6 1.2/ 1.7 3-4 MODERATE 21/11 PM 6.2/ 6.7 1.3/ 1.8 1.4/ 1.9 5 MINOR REYNOLDS CHANNEL AT POINT LOOKOUT NY MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 7.0 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 3.3 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/10 PM 5.9/ 6.4 1.2/ 1.7 0.8/ 1.3 1 MINOR 20/10 AM 6.6/ 7.1 1.9/ 2.3 1.0/ 1.5 1 MINOR 20/10 PM 6.2/ 6.7 1.5/ 2.0 1.4/ 1.9 1-2 MINOR 21/11 AM 6.7/ 7.2 2.0/ 2.5 1.2/ 1.7 1-2 MINOR 21/11 PM 5.9/ 6.4 1.2/ 1.7 1.4/ 1.9 2 MINOR HUDSON BAY AT FREEPORT NY MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 6.5 FT, MAJOR 7.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 19/10 PM 6.0/ 6.5 1.5/ 2.0 2.2/ 2.7 1 MINOR 20/11 AM 6.7/ 7.2 2.2/ 2.7 2.7/ 3.2 1 MODERATE 20/11 PM 6.5/ 7.0 2.0/ 2.5 2.8/ 3.4 1 MODERATE 21/11 AM 6.6/ 7.1 2.1/ 2.6 2.7/ 3.2 1 MODERATE 22/12 AM 6.1/ 6.6 1.6/ 2.0 2.7/ 3.2 1 MINOR &&