Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Hempstead, NY ∙ Medford, NY ∙ Lido Beach, NY ∙ Elmont, NY ∙ New Cassel, NY ∙ Babylon, NY ∙ Bellport, NY ∙ Morton National Wildlife Refuge, NY ∙ Inwood, NY ∙ West Gilgo Beach, NY

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 233 AM EDT Mon May 25 2026 ...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. 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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