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Rip Current Statement 8, NWS New York, NY

July 10, 20184 counties in New York

NWS New York, NY issued this rip current statement at Jul 10, 2018, 4:51 PM EDT for 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Jul 11, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 13 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 10, 2018, 4:51 PM EDT (20:51 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 11, 2018, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jul 11, 2018, 9:00 PM EDT
In force
13 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 20:53 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, 8.9 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2018-07-10Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2018-07-10The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 20 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1842 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
26 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
20 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
37 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

499 
WHUS41 KOKX 102051
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
451 PM EDT Tue Jul 10 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK FOR OCEAN BEACHES WEDNESDAY DUE TO SWELLS
FROM TROPICAL CYCLONE CHRIS...

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-111200-
/O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0008.180711T1200Z-180712T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
451 PM EDT Tue Jul 10 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...

The National Weather Service in New York NY has issued a High Rip
Current Risk, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through
Wednesday evening.

* LOCATIONS...The Atlantic Ocean beaches from New York City to
  Montauk.

* TIMING...8 am through 9 pm Wednesday.

* SURF AND 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.

&&

$$
4 follow-up statements
376 
WHUS41 KOKX 110741
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
341 AM EDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK FOR OCEAN BEACHES INTO THIS EVENING 
DUE TO SWELLS FROM HURRICANE CHRIS...

...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE WITH THE HIGH TIDE CYCLE
THIS EVENING... 

NYZ178-179-112100-
/O.NEW.KOKX.CF.S.0020.180711T2200Z-180712T0100Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0008.180711T1200Z-180712T0100Z/
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
341 AM EDT Wed Jul 11 2018

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

...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE 6 PM EDT TO 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...For high rip current risk, the Atlantic Ocean
  beaches of Queens and Nassau counties. For minor coastal
  flooding, vulnerable areas along the bays of southern Queens and
  southern Nassau counties.

* TIMING...High rip current risk, 8 am through 9 pm today.
  Wednesday. Minor coastal flooding 6 pm through 9 pm this
  evening.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...High.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...1/4 to 1/2 feet above astronomical tides.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most
  vulnerable locations near the shoreline.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ075-080-081-112100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0008.180711T1200Z-180712T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
341 AM EDT Wed Jul 11 2018

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

* LOCATIONS...The Atlantic Ocean beaches from New York City to 
  Montauk.

* TIMING...8 am through 9 pm Wednesday.

* SURF AND 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.

&&

$$
899 
WHUS41 KOKX 110942 CCA
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service New York NY
542 AM EDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK FOR OCEAN BEACHES INTO THIS EVENING 
DUE TO SWELLS FROM HURRICANE CHRIS...

...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE WITH THE HIGH TIDE CYCLE
THIS EVENING... 

NYZ178-179-112100-
/O.COR.KOKX.CF.S.0020.180711T2200Z-180712T0100Z/
/O.COR.KOKX.RP.S.0008.180711T1200Z-180712T0100Z/
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
542 AM EDT Wed Jul 11 2018

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

...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE 6 PM EDT TO 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...For high rip current risk, the Atlantic Ocean
  beaches of Queens and Nassau counties. For minor coastal
  flooding, vulnerable areas along the bays of southern Queens and
  southern Nassau counties.

* TIMING...High rip current risk, 8 am through 9 pm today.
  Wednesday. Minor coastal flooding 6 pm through 9 pm this
  evening.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...High.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...1 to 2 feet above astronomical tides.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most
  vulnerable locations near the shoreline.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ075-080-081-112100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0008.180711T1200Z-180712T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
542 AM EDT Wed Jul 11 2018

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

* LOCATIONS...The Atlantic Ocean beaches from New York City to 
  Montauk.

* TIMING...8 am through 9 pm Wednesday.

* SURF AND 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.

&&

$$
499 
WHUS41 KOKX 112018
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
418 PM EDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK FOR OCEAN BEACHES INTO THIS EVENING DUE
TO SWELLS FROM HURRICANE CHRIS...

...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE WITH THE HIGH TIDE CYCLE THIS
EVENING...

NYZ178-179-120100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180712T0100Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.CF.S.0020.180711T2200Z-180712T0100Z/
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
418 PM EDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE 6 PM EDT TO 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...For high rip current risk, the Atlantic Ocean 
  beaches of Queens and Nassau counties. For minor coastal 
  flooding, vulnerable areas along the bays of southern Queens 
  and southern Nassau counties.

* TIMING...High rip current risk, through 9 pm tonight. Minor
  coastal flooding 6 pm through 9 pm this evening. Minor coastal
  flooding also possible Thursday night and Friday night during 
  high tides.

* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...High.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...From near 0.5 to near 1.5 feet above astronomical
  tides.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most 
  vulnerable locations near the shoreline.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ075-080-081-120100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180712T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
418 PM EDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* LOCATIONS...The Atlantic Ocean beaches from New York City to 
  Montauk.

* TIMING...Through 9 pm tonight.

* SURF AND 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.

&&

$$
926 
WHUS41 KOKX 120053
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
853 PM EDT Wed Jul 11 2018


NYZ178-179-120200-
/O.EXP.KOKX.CF.S.0020.000000T0000Z-180712T0100Z/
/O.EXP.KOKX.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180712T0100Z/
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
853 PM EDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING COMING TO AN END...

High tide has passed for southern Queens and southern Nassau and
water levels are receding. Isolated minor coastal flooding may
Conant through about 10 pm, but widespread minor coastal has come
to an end.

&&

$$

NYZ075-080-081-120200-
/O.EXP.KOKX.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-180712T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
853 PM EDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS New York, NY issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 10, 3:52 PM EDTSmall Craft Advisory for Hazardous SeasOKX43 hr

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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.