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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