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Rip Current Statement 17, NWS New York, NY

August 31, 20204 counties in New York

NWS New York, NY issued this rip current statement at Aug 31, 2020, 4:19 PM EDT for 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Sep 1, 2020, 8:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 36 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 31, 2020, 4:19 PM EDT (20:19 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 1, 2020, 8:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 2, 2020, 8:00 PM EDT
In force
36 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 20:22 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

Albany, NY (KALY), launched 12:00Z, 8.3 hours before the alert went out and 218 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, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2020-08-31Temperature 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, Albany, NY at 12:00Z on 2020-08-31The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -32 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
1045 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
31 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-32 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
46 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

144 
WHUS41 KOKX 312019
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
419 PM EDT Mon Aug 31 2020

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-010430-
/O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0017.200901T1200Z-200901T2300Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
419 PM EDT Mon Aug 31 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwestern Suffolk, Southeastern 
  Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all 
  people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches 
  should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and 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 yell or wave for help.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc
4 follow-up statements
407 
WHUS41 KOKX 010631
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
231 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2020

NYZ179-021215-
/O.NEW.KOKX.CF.S.0043.200901T2300Z-200902T0400Z/
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0017.200901T1200Z-200903T0000Z/
Southern Nassau-
231 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2020

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

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected. Localized minor coastal flooding during time of 
  high tide tonight, with up to 1/2 ft of inundation above 
  ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront
  and shoreline.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from 8 AM EDT this 
  morning through Wednesday evening. For the, this evening.

* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely 
  for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the 
  beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even
  the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* COASTAl FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most
  vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and 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 yell or wave for help.

&&

$$

NYZ075-080-081-178-021215-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0017.200901T1200Z-200903T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
Southern Queens-
231 AM EDT Tue Sep 1 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southern Queens, Kings (Brooklyn), Southeastern 
  Suffolk and Southwestern Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all 
  people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches 
  should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and 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 yell or wave for help.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc
690 
WHUS41 KOKX 020406
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
1206 AM EDT Wed Sep 2 2020

NYZ179-021200-
/O.EXP.KOKX.CF.S.0043.000000T0000Z-200902T0400Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-200903T0000Z/
Southern Nassau-
1206 AM EDT Wed Sep 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. 

* WHERE...Southern Nassau County.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely 
  for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the 
  beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep 
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and 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 yell or wave for help.

&&

$$

NYZ075-080-081-178-021200-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-200903T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
Southern Queens-
1206 AM EDT Wed Sep 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southern Queens, Kings (Brooklyn), Southeastern 
  Suffolk and Southwestern Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all 
  people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches 
  should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the 
  best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and 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 yell or wave for help.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc
550 
WHUS41 KOKX 020718
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
318 AM EDT Wed Sep 2 2020

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-030000-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-200903T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
318 AM EDT Wed Sep 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau, Southern Queens, Kings (Brooklyn), 
  Southeastern Suffolk and Southwestern Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely 
  for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the 
  beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep 
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* OUTLOOK...A high risk of rip current development is possible 
  for Long Island beaches once again Thursday. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and 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 yell or wave for help.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc
429 
WHUS41 KOKX 022101
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
501 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2020

NYZ081-031000-
/O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0018.200903T1000Z-200904T0100Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-200903T0000Z/
Southeastern Suffolk-
501 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Suffolk County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday evening. 

* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely 
  for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the 
  beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep 
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and 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 yell or wave for help.

&&

$$

NYZ075-080-178-179-030000-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-200903T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwestern Suffolk-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
501 PM EDT Wed Sep 2 2020

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southern Queens, Southern Nassau, 
  and Southwestern Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. 

* SURF ZONE IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely 
  for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the 
  beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep 
  even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and 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 yell or wave for help.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc

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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.