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Rip Current Statement 5, NWS New York, NY

June 21, 20214 counties in New York

NWS New York, NY issued this rip current statement at Jun 21, 2021, 4:46 PM EDT for 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Jun 22, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 39 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 21, 2021, 4:46 PM EDT (20:46 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 22, 2021, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jun 23, 2021, 9:00 PM EDT
In force
39 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 20:50 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, 8.8 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 2021-06-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 171 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 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 2021-06-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 66 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
171 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-149 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
802 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
66 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
77 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

375 
WHUS41 KOKX 212046
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
446 PM EDT Mon Jun 21 2021

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-221115-
/O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0005.210622T1000Z-210623T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
446 PM EDT Mon Jun 21 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast 
  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
6 follow-up statements
550 
WHUS41 KOKX 220808
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
408 AM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-230100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0005.210622T1000Z-210623T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
408 AM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The ocean beaches of Long Island and New York City. 

* WHEN...Through early this evening. 

* IMPACTS...Life threatening rip currents are likely. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

* REMARKS...The high rip current risk may continue into Wednesday. 

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
284 
WHUS41 KOKX 220926
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
526 AM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

NYZ179-221730-
/O.NEW.KOKX.CF.S.0018.210622T2200Z-210623T0100Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0005.210622T1000Z-210623T0100Z/
Southern Nassau-
526 AM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...BRIEF MINOR COASTAL FLOODING ALSO POSSIBLE WITH THE HIGH TIDE
LATE TODAY...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents
  expected. Also brief minor flooding, with less than one half 
  foot 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, through this evening. For
  any minor coastal flooding, around the time of high tide late 
  today, between 6 PM and 8 PM. 

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely. Rip currents
  can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper
  water. Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations is
  also possible near the waterfront and shoreline. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high rip current risk and potential for
  brief minor flooding may continue into Wednesday.

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.

$$

NYZ075-080-081-178-221730-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0005.210622T1000Z-210623T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-
526 AM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The ocean beaches of Long Island and New York City. 

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely. Rip 
  currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into 
  deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high rip current risk may continue 
  into Wednesday.

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
998 
WHUS41 KOKX 221549
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
1149 AM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

NYZ179-230100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210623T0100Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.CF.S.0018.210622T2200Z-210623T0100Z/
Southern Nassau-
1149 AM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the, up to one half foot 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, until 9 PM EDT this 
  evening. For the, from 6 PM to 9 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.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high rip current risk and potential for
  brief minor flooding may continue into Wednesday.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ075-080-081-178-230100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210623T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-
1149 AM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southern Queens, Kings (Brooklyn), Southeast Suffolk 
  and Southwest Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high rip current risk may continue into
  Wednesday.

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
092 
WHUS41 KOKX 221955
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
355 PM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

NYZ179-240100-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210624T0100Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.CF.S.0018.210622T2200Z-210623T0100Z/
Southern Nassau-
355 PM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

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

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. Up
  to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in
  vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline with tonight
  high tide cycle.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau County.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday evening.
  For the, until 9 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.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential for brief minor flooding may
  continue for the Wednesday Night high tide cycle, with more
  widespread minor coastal impacts possible for the Thursday 
  Night high tide.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ075-080-081-178-240100-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210624T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-
355 PM EDT Tue Jun 22 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southern Queens, Kings (Brooklyn), Southeast Suffolk 
  and Southwest 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
063 
WHUS41 KOKX 230757
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
357 AM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-240100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210624T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
357 AM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through this 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
026 
WHUS41 KOKX 240113
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
913 PM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-240215-
/O.EXP.KOKX.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-210624T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
913 PM EDT Wed Jun 23 2021

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

The rip current risk has been allowed to expire.

$$

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.