Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 27 at 3:14PM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2026 - 12:14pm
Expires:
September 28, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, breaking waves of 2 to 4
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, 1 ft or less of
inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near
the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn) County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 7 PM EDT this evening
through Monday morning.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most
vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
* SHOREFRONT AND BEACH IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 2 to 4 feet
along with elevated water levels will result in localized dune
erosion and beach flooding. Life threatening rip currents are
likely for all people entering the surf zone.
Instruction:
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
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.
Area Description:
Kings (Brooklyn)
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov