Alert archive / New York / Rip Current Statements in 2018
Rip Current Statement 12, NWS New York, NY
NWS New York, NY issued this rip current statement at Jul 20, 2018, 3:51 PM EDT for 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Jul 21, 2018, 2:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 7 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 20, 2018, 3:51 PM EDT (19:51 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 21, 2018, 2:00 PM EDT
- Expired
- Jul 21, 2018, 9:00 PM EDT
- In force
- 7 hr
- Issued by
- NWS New York, NY
Counties Kings County, NY, Nassau County, NY, Queens County, NY, Suffolk County, NY
The radar
The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 56 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 56 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1199 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 2 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 13 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 1 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
078 WHUS41 KOKX 201951 CFWOKX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 351 PM EDT Fri Jul 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK SATURDAY AFTERNOON... NYZ075-080-081-178-179-211200- /O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0012.180721T1800Z-180722T0100Z/ Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk- Southern Queens-Southern Nassau- 351 PM EDT Fri Jul 20 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in New York NY has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening. * LOCATIONS...Atlantic Ocean beaches of New York City and Long Island. * TIMING...Saturday afternoon. * RIP CURRENT RISK...Moderate risk in the morning then high in the afternoon. 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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
334 WHUS41 KOKX 210729 CFWOKX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 329 AM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 NYZ075-080-081-178-179-220100- /O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0012.180721T1800Z-180722T0100Z/ Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk- Southern Queens-Southern Nassau- 329 AM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Atlantic Ocean beaches of New York City and Long Island. * TIMING...This afternoon into this evening. * RIP CURRENT RISK...Moderate risk in the morning then high in the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in sandbars and near structures such as groins, jetties, and piers. Talk to lifeguards and beach officials to learn about any surf hazards and heed their advice. Pay attention to flags and posted signs and swim in life guarded areas. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
988 WHUS41 KOKX 212020 CFWOKX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 420 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 NYZ075-178-179-220430- /O.NEW.KOKX.CF.S.0027.180722T0600Z-180722T1000Z/ /O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-180722T0100Z/ Kings (Brooklyn)-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau- 420 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 ...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING AND BEACH EROSION MAY BE POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Atlantic Ocean beaches of New York City and western Long Island. * TIDAL DEPARTURE...2 to 3 feet above normal. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. * SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking waves will result in beach erosion with only minor damage possible to dune structures. * RIP CURRENT RISK...High. * TIMING...High rip current risk into this evening. Minor coastal flooding possible with the high tide cycle late tonight. 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. && $$ NYZ074-220430- /O.NEW.KOKX.CF.S.0027.180722T0600Z-180722T1000Z/ Richmond (Staten Island)- 420 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 ...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING MAY BE POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Shorelines of Staten Island along Lower New York Bay and Raritan Bay. * TIDAL DEPARTURE...2 1/2 to 3 feet above normal. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. * TIMING...With the high tide cycle late tonight. && $$ NYZ080-081-220100- /O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-180722T0100Z/ Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk- 420 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Ocean beaches of Suffolk County. * TIMING...Into this evening. * RIP CURRENT RISK...High. 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. && $$
489 WHUS41 KOKX 212043 CFWOKX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 443 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 NYZ075-178-179-220815- /O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0013.180722T1000Z-180723T0100Z/ /O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-180722T0100Z/ /O.CON.KOKX.CF.S.0027.180722T0600Z-180722T1000Z/ Kings (Brooklyn)-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau- 443 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING AND BEACH EROSION MAY BE POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Atlantic Ocean beaches of New York City and western Long Island. * TIDAL DEPARTURE...2 to 3 feet above normal. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. * SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking waves will result in beach erosion with only minor damage possible to dune structures. * RIP CURRENT RISK...High. * TIMING...High rip current risk into this evening and then again on Sunday. Minor coastal flooding possible with the high tide cycle late tonight. && $$ NYZ080-081-220815- /O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0013.180722T1000Z-180723T0100Z/ /O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-180722T0100Z/ Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk- 443 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in New York NY has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday evening. * LOCATIONS...Ocean beaches of Suffolk County. * TIMING...Into this evening and then again on Sunday. * RIP CURRENT RISK...High. $$ NYZ074-220815- /O.CON.KOKX.CF.S.0027.180722T0600Z-180722T1000Z/ Richmond (Staten Island)- 443 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 ...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING MAY BE POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Shorelines of Staten Island along Lower New York Bay and Raritan Bay. * TIDAL DEPARTURE...2 1/2 to 3 feet above normal. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. * TIMING...With the high tide cycle late tonight. && $$
614 WHUS41 KOKX 220107 CFWOKX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 907 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 NYZ075-178-179-221000- /O.EXP.KOKX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-180722T0100Z/ /O.CON.KOKX.CF.S.0027.180722T0600Z-180722T1000Z/ /O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0013.180722T1000Z-180723T0100Z/ Kings (Brooklyn)-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau- 907 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING AND BEACH EROSION MAY BE POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Atlantic Ocean beaches of New York City and western Long Island. * TIDAL DEPARTURE...2 to 3 feet above normal. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. * SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking waves will result in beach erosion with only minor damage possible to dune structures. * RIP CURRENT RISK...High. * TIMING...Minor coastal flooding possible with the high tide cycle late tonight. High rip current risk on Sunday. 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. && $$ NYZ080-081-221000- /O.EXP.KOKX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-180722T0100Z/ /O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0013.180722T1000Z-180723T0100Z/ Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk- 907 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Ocean beaches of Suffolk County. * TIMING...Sunday morning through evening. * RIP CURRENT RISK...High. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in sandbars and near structures such as groins, jetties, and piers. Talk to lifeguards and beach officials to learn about any surf hazards and heed their advice. Pay attention to flags and posted signs and swim in life guarded areas. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ NYZ074-221000- /O.CON.KOKX.CF.S.0027.180722T0600Z-180722T1000Z/ Richmond (Staten Island)- 907 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 ...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING MAY BE POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Shorelines of Staten Island along Lower New York Bay and Raritan Bay. * TIDAL DEPARTURE...2 1/2 to 3 feet above normal. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. * TIMING...With the high tide cycle late tonight. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS New York, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 4:01 AM EDT | Gale Watch | OKX | 12 hr | |
| Jul 20, 4:20 PM EDT | Gale Warning | OKX | 38 hr |
Nearby
Rip Current Statements in New York, 2018Every rip current statement in 2018
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.