Active Weather Alerts
Rip Current Statement
Issued: 11:03 AM Jun. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...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. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 10:46 AM Jun. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
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.
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 10:41 AM Jun. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
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
Issued: 6:40 AM Jun. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 1 to 3 feet expected. * WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 11 PM EDT this evening. * 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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