Active Weather Alerts
High Surf Advisory
Issued: 7:05 AM Aug. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone today, 9 to 13 feet Thursday and 4 to 8 feet on Friday. Highest waves expected along the Rockaway beaches. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn) and Southern Queens Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, Thursday evening. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Widespread moderate flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. * SWIMMING IMPACTS...Life-threatening swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. * SHORELINE IMPACTS...The threat for beach flooding, beach erosion and escarpment will increase with successive high tides Tue eve thru Fri morning. Scattered areas of dune erosion are likely during the Thu eve and Fri morning high tides. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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.
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 7:05 AM Aug. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone today, 9 to 13 feet Thursday and 4 to 8 feet on Friday. Highest waves expected along the Rockaway beaches. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn) and Southern Queens Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, Thursday evening. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Widespread moderate flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. * SWIMMING IMPACTS...Life-threatening swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. * SHORELINE IMPACTS...The threat for beach flooding, beach erosion and escarpment will increase with successive high tides Tue eve thru Fri morning. Scattered areas of dune erosion are likely during the Thu eve and Fri morning high tides. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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.
Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 7:05 AM Aug. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, life-threatening rip currents. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet expected in the surf zone today, 9 to 13 feet Thursday and 4 to 8 feet on Friday. Highest waves expected along the Rockaway beaches. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn) and Southern Queens Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, Thursday evening. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Widespread moderate flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. * SWIMMING IMPACTS...Life-threatening swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. * SHORELINE IMPACTS...The threat for beach flooding, beach erosion and escarpment will increase with successive high tides Tue eve thru Fri morning. Scattered areas of dune erosion are likely during the Thu eve and Fri morning high tides. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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.
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:39 AM Aug. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:39 AM Aug. 20, 2025 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 11 to 16 feet expected. * WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Thursday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions. &&
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