Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued September 23 at 4:43PM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one foot of inundation
above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn) and Southern Queens Counties.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from Thursday
evening through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline. 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 Coastal Flood Advisories, likely
needed for Friday PM and Saturday AM high tide cycles. Moderate
coastal flooding can also not be ruled out for Friday PM and Saturday
AM, mainly for Southern Queens.
Instruction:
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
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); Southern Queens
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov