Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Hempstead, NY ∙ Farmingdale Republic Airport, NY ∙ West Sayville, NY ∙ Quogue, NY ∙ Hewlett Harbor, NY ∙ Kew Gardens, NY ∙ Mineola, NY ∙ Holtsville, NY ∙ Oceanside, NY ∙ Bellerose, NY

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 502 PM EDT Tue Sep 24 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southeast Suffolk and Southern Queens Counties. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * 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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