Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued September 10 at 2:58AM EDT until September 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 9, 2026 - 11:58pm
Expires:
September 10, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, with 3 to 6 ft breaking surf.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...Through this evening.
* 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.
* BEACH IMPACTS...Minor beach flooding is possible during the
times of high tide today, particularly this morning.
Instruction:
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); Southwest Suffolk; Southeast Suffolk; Southern Queens; Southern Nassau
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov