Roosevelt, NY Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...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...High rip current risk possible on Friday,
especially for Suffolk County beaches.

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.

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Locally dense fog early this morning may reduce visibility to 1NM
or less at times. Visibilities should improve by 11 am. If you
must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make
sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and
compass.

Areas of fog early this morning may be locally dense at times with
visibility one quarter mile. Be prepared for rapidly changing
visibilities. If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights
or fog lamps, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
seas 5 to 8 feet expected.

* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.

* WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM EDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

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