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Rip Current Statement 23, NWS New York, NY

September 21, 20224 counties in New York

NWS New York, NY issued this rip current statement at Sep 21, 2022, 3:42 PM EDT for 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Sep 22, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 5 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 21, 2022, 3:42 PM EDT (19:42 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 22, 2022, 6:00 AM EDT
Expired
Sep 26, 2022, 6:34 PM EDT
In force
5 days
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 19:40 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, 7.7 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 2022-09-21Temperature 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 2022-09-21The 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
928 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
42 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
20 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
32 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

095 
WHUS41 KOKX 211942
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
342 PM EDT Wed Sep 21 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-221200-
/O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0023.220922T2200Z-220924T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
342 PM EDT Wed Sep 21 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday 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 rip current risk may continue into a
  good portion of this weekend.

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
12 follow-up statements
468 
WHUS41 KOKX 220833
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
433 AM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-222100-
/O.NEW.KOKX.SU.Y.0002.220923T1000Z-220924T1000Z/
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0023.220922T1000Z-220924T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
433 AM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to 6 AM 
  EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion and overwash. 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...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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
410 
WHUS41 KOKX 221925
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
325 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-231000-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220925T0000Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.SU.Y.0002.220923T1000Z-220924T1000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
325 PM EDT Thu Sep 22 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM
EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to 6 AM 
  EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 
  evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. 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...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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
672 
WHUS41 KOKX 230812
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
412 AM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-232100-
/O.CON.KOKX.SU.Y.0002.220923T1000Z-220924T1000Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220925T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
412 AM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 6 
  to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion and washovers. 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...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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
713 
WHUS41 KOKX 231922
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
322 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-241000-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220926T0000Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220924T1000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
322 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. 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...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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
291 
WHUS41 KOKX 240142
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
942 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-241615-
/O.EXT.KOKX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220924T1500Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220926T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
942 PM EDT Fri Sep 23 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  11 feet tonight in the surf zone, subsiding to 5 to 8 ft 
  Saturday morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM EDT Saturday. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Large breaking waves will result in widespread beach
  flooding, areas of dune base erosion, localized washovers, 
  dangerous swimming and surfing conditions. 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...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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
654 
WHUS41 KOKX 240805
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
405 AM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-242015-
/O.CON.KOKX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220924T1500Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220926T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
405 AM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 4 
  to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. 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...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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
711 
WHUS41 KOKX 241448
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
1048 AM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-250300-
/O.CAN.KOKX.SU.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-220924T1500Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220926T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
1048 AM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...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.

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
394 
WHUS41 KOKX 241927
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
327 PM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-251000-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220927T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
327 PM EDT Sat Sep 24 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday 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
534 
WHUS41 KOKX 250748
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
348 AM EDT Sun Sep 25 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-252000-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220927T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
348 AM EDT Sun Sep 25 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday 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
097 
WHUS41 KOKX 251935
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
335 PM EDT Sun Sep 25 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-261000-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220927T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
335 PM EDT Sun Sep 25 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Monday 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
948 
WHUS41 KOKX 260849
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
449 AM EDT Mon Sep 26 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-270000-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220927T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
449 AM EDT Mon Sep 26 2022

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast 
  Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau 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
065 
WHUS41 KOKX 262234
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
634 PM EDT Mon Sep 26 2022

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-262345-
/O.CAN.KOKX.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-220927T0000Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
634 PM EDT Mon Sep 26 2022

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

Long period southerly swells have diminished and the 
rip current risk has lowered to moderate. The high risk of
rip currents has been cancelled.

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
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Sources

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