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Weather/Hazard Information => Weather/Hazard Reports => Topic started by: ipfd320 on June 10, 2020, 10:49:42 pm
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Message: NOAA-NWS-ALERTS-NY125F5231FA88.RipCurrentStatement.125F524D9810NY.OKXCFWOKX.97afe17f2e09ec3414408611fb34bf1c from w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov
Sent: 16:02 EDT on 06-10-2020
Effective: 06:00 EDT on 06-11-2020
Expires: 21:00 EDT on 06-11-2020
Event: Rip Current Statement
ALERT:
...*(HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING)*...
WHAT...
* Dangerous Rip Currents Expected.
WHERE...
* Kings (Brooklyn),
* Southern Queens
* Southern Nassau
* Southwestern Suffolk,
* Southeastern Suffolk Counties
WHEN...
* From Thursday Morning through Thursday Evening.
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.
INSTRUCTIONS:
* 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.
Target Area:
Kings (Brooklyn)
Southern Queens
Southern Nassau
Southwest Suffolk
Southeast Suffolk
Forecast Office:
NWS New York City - Upton (Long Island and New York City)