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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 6:40 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk and Southern Queens Counties. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * 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 high rip current risk is expected to persist through late week. 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: 6:37 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet possible. * WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New Haven, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EDT Thursday night. For the Gale Watch, late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. &&
Gale Watch
Issued: 6:37 AM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT THURSDAY NIGHT... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet possible. * WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New Haven, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight EDT Thursday night. For the Gale Watch, late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas. &&
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