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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 10:54 PM Jun. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 1 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. 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...Potential for high rip current risk on Friday also. 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. &&
Coastal Flood Statement
Issued: 10:54 PM Jun. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 1 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. 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...Potential for high rip current risk on Friday also. 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: 6:23 PM Jun. 17, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet expected. * WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm. * WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday 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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