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Flood Advisory
Issued: 12:53 PM Aug. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1045 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast New York, including the following
counties, Nassau and Suffolk.

* WHEN...Until 1045 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 853 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Huntington Station, Glen Cove, Huntington, Northport, Oyster
Bay, Bayville, Centerport, Cold Spring Harbor, East
Northport, Greenlawn, Elwood, Fort Salonga, Glen Head, Lloyd
Harbor, Muttontown, Locust Valley, East Norwich, Oyster Bay
Cove, Old Brookville and Upper Brookville.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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Flood Advisory
Issued: 12:33 PM Aug. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM EDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast New York, including the following
counties, Nassau and Suffolk.

* WHEN...Until 1030 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 833 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Levittown, Freeport, Long Beach, Plainview, Massapequa,
Syosset, Westbury, Farmingdale, Jones Beach, Hempstead,
Hicksville, Oceanside, Dix Hills, Baldwin, Melville, Wantagh,
Amityville, Woodbury, Brookville and Lido Beach.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

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High Surf Advisory
Issued: 6:15 AM Aug. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 9
PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM
EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest surf along the ocean beaches of Suffolk
County. Moderate to high rip current expected on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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: 6:15 AM Aug. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS
MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
to 10 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 9
PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM
EDT this morning through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest surf along the ocean beaches of Suffolk
County. Moderate to high rip current expected on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:08 AM Aug. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New
Haven, Peconic and Gardiners Bays, and South Shore Bays from
Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...Until 8 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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