Statements
rip current
Southern Nassau, NY
NYZ075-080-081-178-179-220100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0012.180721T1800Z-180722T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
329 AM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* LOCATIONS...Atlantic Ocean beaches of New York City and Long
Island.
* TIMING...This afternoon into this evening.
* RIP CURRENT RISK...Moderate risk in the morning then high in
the afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars and near structures such as groins, jetties, and piers.
Talk to lifeguards and beach officials to learn about any surf
hazards and heed their advice. Pay attention to flags and posted
signs and swim in life guarded areas.
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 call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Southern Queens, NY
NYZ075-080-081-178-179-220100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0012.180721T1800Z-180722T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
329 AM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* LOCATIONS...Atlantic Ocean beaches of New York City and Long
Island.
* TIMING...This afternoon into this evening.
* RIP CURRENT RISK...Moderate risk in the morning then high in
the afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars and near structures such as groins, jetties, and piers.
Talk to lifeguards and beach officials to learn about any surf
hazards and heed their advice. Pay attention to flags and posted
signs and swim in life guarded areas.
Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a
direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Southwest Suffolk, NY
NYZ075-080-081-178-179-220100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0012.180721T1800Z-180722T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
329 AM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...
* LOCATIONS...Atlantic Ocean beaches of New York City and Long
Island.
* TIMING...This afternoon into this evening.
* RIP CURRENT RISK...Moderate risk in the morning then high in
the afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away
from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in
sandbars and near structures such as groins, jetties, and piers.
Talk to lifeguards and beach officials to learn about any surf
hazards and heed their advice. Pay attention to flags and posted
signs and swim in life guarded areas.
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 call or wave for help.
&&
$$
