(RIP CURRENT STATEMENT) for the (Following New York Counties) for (6/11/2020)

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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)