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Rip Current Statement
Issued: 6:52 PM Jun. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...Through Friday 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...Breaking surf of 4 to 7 ft through this evening, and 3 to 6 ft on Friday. Highest across eastern Long Island 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 6:49 PM Jun. 18, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 3 to 5 feet for Long Island Sound and lower NY Harbor. * WHERE...Long Island Sound, New York Harbor, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * 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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