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Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service New York NY

347 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018



NYZ075-178-179-221600-

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Kings (Brooklyn)-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-

347 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018



...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...



* LOCATIONS...Atlantic Ocean beaches of New York City and 

  western Long Island.



* RIP CURRENT RISK...High.



* TIMING...Through this evening.  



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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 call or wave for help.



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Richmond (Staten Island)-

347 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018



Water levels are forecast to remain below minor coastal flood benchmarks.



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NYZ080-081-221600-

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Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-

347 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018



...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...



* LOCATIONS...Ocean beaches of Suffolk County.



* RIP CURRENT RISK...High.



* TIMING...Trough this evening.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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.



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 call or wave for help.



&&



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