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Rip Current Statement 15, NWS New York, NY

August 6, 20224 counties in New York

NWS New York, NY issued this rip current statement at Aug 6, 2022, 5:09 PM EDT for 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Aug 7, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 63 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Aug 6, 2022, 5:09 PM EDT (21:09 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 7, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Aug 9, 2022, 9:00 PM EDT
In force
63 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 21:12 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, 9.2 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 2022-08-06Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 440 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 2022-08-06The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -24 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 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
440 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-104 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
964 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
6 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-9 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

275 
WHUS41 KOKX 062109
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
509 PM EDT Sat Aug 6 2022

NYZ080-081-179-070900-
/O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0015.220807T1000Z-220808T0100Z/
Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Southern Nassau-
509 PM EDT Sat Aug 6 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk and Southern 
  Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday 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...These conditions may continue into Monday.

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
5 follow-up statements
152 
WHUS41 KOKX 070733
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
333 AM EDT Sun Aug 7 2022

NYZ080-081-179-080100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0015.220807T1000Z-220808T0100Z/
Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Southern Nassau-
333 AM EDT Sun Aug 7 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau, 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high risk for rip currents may continue on 
  Monday.

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
274 
WHUS41 KOKX 072113
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
513 PM EDT Sun Aug 7 2022

NYZ080-081-179-080900-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220810T0100Z/
Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Southern Nassau-
513 PM EDT Sun Aug 7 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau, Southeast Suffolk and Southwest 
  Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...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
477 
WHUS41 KOKX 080721
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
321 AM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022

NYZ080-081-179-090900-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220810T0100Z/
Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Southern Nassau-
321 AM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau, Southeast Suffolk and Southwest 
  Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...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
419 
WHUS41 KOKX 082050
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
450 PM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022

NYZ075-178-091100-
/O.EXA.KOKX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220810T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southern Queens-
450 PM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn) and Southern Queens Counties.

* WHEN...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.

&&

$$

NYZ080-081-179-091100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220810T0100Z/
Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-Southern Nassau-
450 PM EDT Mon Aug 8 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau, Southeast Suffolk and Southwest 
  Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...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
857 
WHUS41 KOKX 090735
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
335 AM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-100100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0015.000000T0000Z-220810T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
335 AM EDT Tue Aug 9 2022

...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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 6, 12:57 PM EDTHeat AdvisoryOKXBronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam and 5 more3 days
Aug 6, 3:20 PM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryOKX3 days

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.