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Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service New York NY

437 AM EDT Fri May 25 2018



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Kings (Brooklyn)-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-

437 AM EDT Fri May 25 2018



...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING

THROUGH THIS EVENING...



The National Weather Service in New York NY has issued a High Rip

Current Risk, which is in effect from 8 AM EDT this morning

through this evening.



* LOCATIONS...The ocean beaches of New York City and Nassau 

  County. 



* TIMING...This afternoon and evening. 



* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...High. 



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



A high rip current risk means dangerous and potentially life

threatening conditions exist for all people entering the surf. 

People visiting the beaches should stay out of the high surf.



Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away

from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in

sandbars and near structures such as groins, jetties, and piers.

Talk to lifeguards and beach officials to learn about any surf

hazards and heed their advice. Pay attention to flags and posted

signs and swim in life guarded areas.



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 call or wave 

for help.



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