Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 5 Miles SW Ridgewood NY

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
408 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

NYZ075-178-179-192015-
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
408 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   High Rip Current Risk.

There is potential for scattered severe thunderstorms Thursday
afternoon and evening that may bring damaging wind gusts along with
heavy rain, frequent lightning, and small hail. An isolated tornado
is possible.

The confidence in an extended period of high heat and humidity is
increasing for early next week. The heat may begin as early as
Sunday, likely peaking Monday thru Wednesday, and potentially
lingering into late week. Lows at night may not offer much relief
with high humidity persisting. Continue to monitor the forecast for
details on this potentially significant heat wave.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

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Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
339 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

NYZ075-178-179-191000-
/O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0005.250619T1600Z-250620T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
339 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday 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...The rip current risk will increase
  through the afternoon, especially for the western ocean
  beaches. The higher risk may carry into a portion of Friday
  as well.

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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Be sure to use the MyCoast app to relay photos and reports of
coastal flooding and beach erosion.

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc