Rip Current Statement

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Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 524 PM EDT Thu Sep 19 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 1 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet 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 Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 9 AM to 1 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...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 likely, and vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely become flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays. * 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 around the times high tide can be expected through at least the weekend. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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 7.6/ 8.1 2.0/ 2.5 1.3/ 1.8 0 MINOR 20/11 AM 8.4/ 8.9 2.7/ 3.2 2.1/ 2.6 1 MODERATE 20/10 PM 7.6/ 8.1 2.0/ 2.5 1.7/ 2.2 1 MINOR 21/11 AM 8.3/ 8.8 2.7/ 3.2 1.7/ 2.2 1 MINOR 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 7.7/ 8.2 1.5/ 2.0 0.8/ 1.3 0 MINOR 20/11 AM 8.4/ 8.9 2.2/ 2.7 1.1/ 1.6 0 MODERATE 20/11 PM 7.8/ 8.4 1.7/ 2.2 1.4/ 1.9 0 MINOR 21/11 AM 8.4/ 8.9 2.2/ 2.7 1.4/ 1.9 0 MODERATE 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 6.4/ 6.9 1.5/ 2.0 1.0/ 1.5 2 MINOR 20/10 AM 7.1/ 7.6 2.2/ 2.7 1.2/ 1.7 1-2 MODERATE 20/10 PM 6.6/ 7.1 1.7/ 2.2 1.5/ 2.0 1-2 MINOR 21/11 AM 7.1/ 7.6 2.2/ 2.7 1.3/ 1.8 1-2 MODERATE 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 6.1/ 6.6 1.4/ 1.9 1.0/ 1.5 1 MINOR 20/10 AM 6.9/ 7.4 2.2/ 2.7 1.3/ 1.8 1 MODERATE 20/10 PM 6.5/ 7.0 1.8/ 2.2 1.7/ 2.2 1 MINOR 21/11 AM 6.9/ 7.4 2.2/ 2.7 1.4/ 1.9 1 MODERATE 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 6.1/ 6.6 1.6/ 2.0 2.2/ 2.7 0 MINOR 20/10 AM 6.6/ 7.1 2.1/ 2.6 2.7/ 3.2 0 MODERATE 20/11 PM 6.2/ 6.8 1.8/ 2.2 2.7/ 3.2 0 MINOR-MODERATE 21/11 AM 6.7/ 7.2 2.2/ 2.7 2.7/ 3.2 0 MODERATE &&