Alert archive / New York / Rip Current Statements in 2018
Rip Current Statement 13, NWS New York, NY
NWS New York, NY issued this rip current statement at Jul 21, 2018, 4:43 PM EDT for 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Jul 22, 2018, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 15 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 21, 2018, 4:43 PM EDT (20:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 22, 2018, 6:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Jul 22, 2018, 9:11 PM EDT
- In force
- 15 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 20:43 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, 8.7 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
- 1266 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 23 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 41 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 93 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
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. && $$
5 follow-up statements
614 WHUS41 KOKX 220107 CFWOKX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 907 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 NYZ075-178-179-221000- /O.EXP.KOKX.RP.S.0012.000000T0000Z-180722T0100Z/ /O.CON.KOKX.CF.S.0027.180722T0600Z-180722T1000Z/ /O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0013.180722T1000Z-180723T0100Z/ Kings (Brooklyn)-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau- 907 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... ...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING AND BEACH EROSION MAY BE POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Atlantic Ocean beaches of New York City and western Long Island. * TIDAL DEPARTURE...2 to 3 feet above normal. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. * SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking waves will result in beach erosion with only minor damage possible to dune structures. * RIP CURRENT RISK...High. * TIMING...Minor coastal flooding possible with the high tide cycle late tonight. High rip current risk on Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in sandbars and near structures such as groins, jetties, and piers. Talk to lifeguards and beach officials to learn about any surf hazards and heed their advice. Pay attention to flags and posted signs and swim in life guarded areas. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ 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. && $$ NYZ074-221000- /O.CON.KOKX.CF.S.0027.180722T0600Z-180722T1000Z/ Richmond (Staten Island)- 907 PM EDT Sat Jul 21 2018 ...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING MAY BE POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT... * LOCATIONS...Shorelines of Staten Island along Lower New York Bay and Raritan Bay. * TIDAL DEPARTURE...2 1/2 to 3 feet above normal. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. * TIMING...With the high tide cycle late tonight. && $$
956 WHUS41 KOKX 220747 CFWOKX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 347 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018 NYZ075-178-179-221600- /O.CAN.KOKX.CF.S.0027.000000T0000Z-180722T1000Z/ /O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0013.180722T1000Z-180723T0100Z/ 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. && $$ NYZ074-220900- /O.CAN.KOKX.CF.S.0027.000000T0000Z-180722T1000Z/ Richmond (Staten Island)- 347 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018 Water levels are forecast to remain below minor coastal flood benchmarks. $$ NYZ080-081-221600- /O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0013.180722T1000Z-180723T0100Z/ 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. && $$
391 WHUS41 KOKX 220749 CFWOKX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 349 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018 NYZ075-080-081-178-179-230100- /O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0013.180722T1000Z-180723T0100Z/ Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk- Southern Queens-Southern Nassau- 349 AM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Atlantic Ocean beaches. * RIP CURRENT RISK...High. * TIMING...Through this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in sandbars and near structures such as groins, jetties, and piers. Talk to lifeguards and beach officials to learn about any surf hazards and heed their advice. Pay attention to flags and posted signs and swim in life guarded areas. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
093 WHUS41 KOKX 222001 CFWOKX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 401 PM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018 NYZ075-080-081-178-179-230415- /O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0014.180723T1000Z-180724T0100Z/ /O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-180723T0200Z/ Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk- Southern Queens-Southern Nassau- 401 PM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... The National Weather Service in New York NY has issued a High Rip Current Risk, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday evening. * LOCATIONS...Atlantic Ocean beaches. * 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. $$
151 WHUS41 KOKX 230111 CFWOKX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 911 PM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018 ...HIGH RISK OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF RIP CURRENTS MONDAY... NYZ075-080-081-178-179-240100- /O.CAN.KOKX.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-180723T0200Z/ /O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0014.180723T1000Z-180724T0100Z/ Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk- Southern Queens-Southern Nassau- 911 PM EDT Sun Jul 22 2018 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT MONDAY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING... * LOCATIONS...Atlantic Ocean beaches. * RIP CURRENT RISK...High. * TIMING...Through Monday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in sandbars and near structures such as groins, jetties, and piers. Talk to lifeguards and beach officials to learn about any surf hazards and heed their advice. Pay attention to flags and posted signs and swim in life guarded areas. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS New York, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 4:12 PM EDT | Wind Advisory | OKX | Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond and 2 more | 11 hr |
| Jul 21, 4:20 PM EDT | Coastal Flood Statement | OKX | Kings, Nassau, Queens, Richmond | 11 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.