Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued June 22 at 2:55AM EDT until June 22 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 11:55pm
Expires:
June 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...The ocean beaches of New York City, Nassau, and western
Suffolk Counties.
* WHEN...From late this afternoon through this 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The rip current risk will be moderate for
much of the day today, then increase to high late in the
day as onshore winds increase to 20 to 25 mph and surf heights
build to 3 to 4 feet. The high risk may continue into part of
Tuesday morning.
Instruction:
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); Southwest Suffolk; Southern Queens; Southern Nassau
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender: