Active Weather Alerts
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 8:38 AM Sep. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk and Southern Queens Counties. * WHEN...From noon EDT today 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...A moderate risk for rip currents are currently expected for Wednesday, but there is still a chance that this may increase to a high risk with the next forecast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:09 AM Sep. 9, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet expected. * WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Local Radar