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Rip Current Statement 10, NWS New York, NY

July 15, 20234 counties in New York

NWS New York, NY issued this rip current statement at Jul 15, 2023, 1:50 PM EDT for 4 counties in New York. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Jul 15, 2023, 1:50 PM EDT (17:50 UTC)
Expired: Jul 19, 2023, 9:00 PM EDT
In force: 4 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 17:50 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, 5.8 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-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

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: 1125 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -3 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 596 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 33 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 47 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 100 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.2
Supercell composite: 2.4

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The text

As transmitted.

890 
WHUS41 KOKX 151750
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
150 PM EDT Sat Jul 15 2023

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-160100-
/O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0010.230715T1750Z-230716T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
150 PM EDT Sat Jul 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast 
  Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau 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...Another high rip current risk is likely on
  Sunday.

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

8 follow-up statements

517 
WHUS41 KOKX 152059
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
459 PM EDT Sat Jul 15 2023

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-170100-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230717T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
459 PM EDT Sat Jul 15 2023

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

* 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

400 
WHUS41 KOKX 160748
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
348 AM EDT Sun Jul 16 2023

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-161600-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230717T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
348 AM EDT Sun Jul 16 2023

...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

228 
WHUS41 KOKX 162101
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
501 PM EDT Sun Jul 16 2023

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-171000-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230718T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
501 PM EDT Sun Jul 16 2023

...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

857 
WHUS41 KOKX 170744
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
344 AM EDT Mon Jul 17 2023

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-171545-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230718T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
344 AM EDT Mon Jul 17 2023

...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

233 
WHUS41 KOKX 171634
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
1234 PM EDT Mon Jul 17 2023

NYZ075-080-081-178-179-180100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230718T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
1234 PM EDT Mon Jul 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

510 
WHUS41 KOKX 171919
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
319 PM EDT Mon Jul 17 2023

NYZ080-081-182115-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230719T0100Z/
Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
319 PM EDT Mon Jul 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Ocean beaches of Suffolk County.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ075-178-179-180100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230718T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
319 PM EDT Mon Jul 17 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

071 
WHUS41 KOKX 180755
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
355 AM EDT Tue Jul 18 2023

NYZ080-081-190100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230719T0100Z/
Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
355 AM EDT Tue Jul 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southwest Suffolk and Southeast 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

522 
WHUS41 KOKX 182024
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
424 PM EDT Tue Jul 18 2023

NYZ080-081-200100-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-230720T0100Z/
Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
424 PM EDT Tue Jul 18 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southwest Suffolk and Southeast 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

The office that day

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

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jul 14, 10:50 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	OKX	New York	40 min
Jul 15, 3:32 AM EDT	Flood Watch	OKX	Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam and 5 more	41 hr
Jul 15, 3:50 AM EDT	Special Weather Statement	OKX	Sullivan	25 min
Jul 15, 3:17 PM EDT	Small Craft Advisory	OKX		51 hr
Jul 15, 4:21 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	OKX	Rockland	39 min
Jul 15, 6:03 PM EDT	Areal Flood Advisory	OKX	Richmond	76 min
Jul 15, 6:06 PM EDT	Special Marine Warning	OKX		39 min
Jul 15, 6:27 PM EDT	Special Weather Statement	OKX	Richmond	33 min

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.