Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued September 24 at 3:42PM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 12:42pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5
to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to
one half 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 Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon. For
the Coastal Flood Statement, from 7 PM EDT this evening
through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near
the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying
properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes
and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience
minor flooding. Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. 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 minor to even moderate coastal
flooding possible for Friday PM and Saturday AM high tide
cycles.
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); Southern Queens
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov