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Rip Current Statement 10, NWS New York, NY

July 11, 20224 counties in New York

NWS New York, NY issued this rip current statement at Jul 11, 2022, 4:40 PM EDT for 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Jul 12, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 39 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 11, 2022, 4:40 PM EDT (20:40 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 12, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Jul 13, 2022, 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 20:38 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2022-07-11Temperature 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 2022-07-11The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 19 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
1382 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
19 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
19 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
13 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

034 
WHUS41 KOKX 112040 
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
440 PM EDT Mon Jul 11 2022

NYZ178-179-120445-
/O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0010.220712T1000Z-220713T0100Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.CF.S.0017.220711T2200Z-220712T0100Z/
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
440 PM EDT Mon Jul 11 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents 
  expected. For the Coastal Flood Statement, less than a foot of 
  inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas 
  near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from Tuesday morning 
  through Tuesday evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, 
  until 9 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable 
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline. 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...Similar water levels are likely with the
  evening high tide cycles through Thursday.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ075-080-081-120445-
/O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0010.220712T1000Z-220713T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
440 PM EDT Mon Jul 11 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk and Southeast 
  Suffolk 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
7 follow-up statements
821 
WHUS41 KOKX 120015
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
815 PM EDT Mon Jul 11 2022

NYZ178-179-120815-
/O.CAN.KOKX.CF.S.0017.000000T0000Z-220712T0100Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.220712T1000Z-220713T0100Z/
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
815 PM EDT Mon Jul 11 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau and Southern Queens Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday 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.

&&

$$

NYZ075-080-081-120815-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.220712T1000Z-220713T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
815 PM EDT Mon Jul 11 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday 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
183 
WHUS41 KOKX 120016
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
816 PM EDT Mon Jul 11 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-120900-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.220712T1000Z-220713T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
816 PM EDT Mon Jul 11 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT TUESDAY
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Tuesday 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
364 
WHUS41 KOKX 120734
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
334 AM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-130100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.220712T1000Z-220713T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
334 AM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* 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
323 
WHUS41 KOKX 121435
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
1035 AM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-130100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-220713T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
1035 AM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau, 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.

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
583 
WHUS41 KOKX 122036
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
436 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-130900-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-220714T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
436 PM EDT Tue Jul 12 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau, 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
556 
WHUS41 KOKX 130553
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
153 AM EDT Wed Jul 13 2022

NYZ178-179-140400-
/O.NEW.KOKX.CF.S.0018.220714T0000Z-220714T0400Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-220714T0100Z/
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
153 AM EDT Wed Jul 13 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
  For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of 
  inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near 
  the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau and Southern Queens Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Statement, this evening.

* RIP CURRENT 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.

&&

$$

CTZ009-NYZ071-140600-
/O.NEW.KOKX.CF.S.0018.220714T0400Z-220714T0600Z/
Southern Fairfield-Southern Westchester-
153 AM EDT Wed Jul 13 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New 
  York, Southern Westchester County.

* WHEN...Late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations
  near the waterfront and shoreline. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

NYZ075-080-081-140100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-220714T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
153 AM EDT Wed Jul 13 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...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
290 
WHUS41 KOKX 131926
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
326 PM EDT Wed Jul 13 2022

NYZ178-179-140330-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-220714T0100Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.CF.S.0018.220714T0000Z-220714T0400Z/
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
326 PM EDT Wed Jul 13 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 
  For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of 
  inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas 
  near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau and Southern Queens Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. 
  For the Coastal Flood Statement, this evening.

* RIP CURRENT 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.

&&

$$

CTZ009-NYZ071-140330-
/O.CON.KOKX.CF.S.0018.220714T0400Z-220714T0600Z/
Southern Fairfield-Southern Westchester-
326 PM EDT Wed Jul 13 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New 
  York, Southern Westchester County.

* WHEN...Late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable 
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

NYZ075-080-081-140100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-220714T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
326 PM EDT Wed Jul 13 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jul 11, 4:10 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryOKX54 hr
Jul 11, 6:46 AM EDTCoastal Flood StatementOKXNassau, Queens13 hr

Nearby

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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.