Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued September 23 at 5:12PM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 2:12pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation
above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...Southwest Suffolk County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, during times of high tide Thursday
evening and 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.
Instruction:
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
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:
Southwest Suffolk
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov