Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued September 24 at 4:13PM EDT until September 26 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 1:13pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7
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 Rip Current Risk, through Saturday
evening. For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, 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