Rip Current Statement

Locations Affected

Hempstead, NY ∙ Woodsburgh, NY ∙ Ocean Beach, NY ∙ West Hempstead, NY ∙ Farmingdale, NY ∙ Oakdale, NY ∙ Westhampton, NY ∙ Carle Place, NY ∙ Lindenhurst, NY ∙ Blue Point, NY

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 245 AM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday 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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