Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued June 13 at 3:33PM EDT until June 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 13, 2026 - 12:33pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas
near the waterfront and shoreline. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Southern Queens County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 9 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Sunday morning
through Sunday evening.
* 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 minor coastal flooding for the
most vulnerable location is possible Monday night.
Instruction:
Do not drive through flooded roadways.
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:
Southern Queens
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender: