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Rip Current Statement 10, NWS New York, NY

July 16, 2024Suffolk County, New York

NWS New York, NY issued this rip current statement at Jul 16, 2024, 4:38 PM EDT for Suffolk County, New York. It took effect at Jul 17, 2024, 5:02 AM EDT. It was in force for 64 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jul 16, 2024, 4:38 PM EDT (20:38 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 17, 2024, 5:02 AM EDT
Expired
Jul 19, 2024, 9:00 PM EDT
In force
64 hr
Issued by
NWS New York, NY

County Suffolk County, NY

The radar

The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 17 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 17 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 2024-07-16Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 342 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 2024-07-16The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 22 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
342 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-245 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
1310 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
32 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
22 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
50 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
-0.1

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The text

As transmitted.

310 
WHUS41 KOKX 162038
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
438 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

NYZ081-180100-
/O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0010.240717T1200Z-240718T0100Z/
Southeast Suffolk-
438 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County.

* WHEN...From Wednesday morning 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high rip current risk will likely 
  continue on Thursday.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ075-080-178-179-180100-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240718T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
438 PM EDT Tue Jul 16 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high rip current risk will likely 
  continue on Thursday.

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.

&&

$$

Be sure to use the MyCoast app to relay photos and reports of
coastal flooding and beach erosion.

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc
6 follow-up statements
772 
WHUS41 KOKX 170902
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
502 AM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024

NYZ081-180000-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0010.240717T0902Z-240718T0100Z/
Southeast Suffolk-
502 AM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County.

* 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.

&&

$$

NYZ075-080-178-179-180000-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240718T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
502 AM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest 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.

&&

$$

Be sure to use the MyCoast app to relay photos and reports of
coastal flooding and beach erosion.

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc
036 
WHUS41 KOKX 171927
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
327 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024

NYZ075-080-178-179-181000-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240719T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
327 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

NYZ081-181000-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-240719T0100Z/
Southeast Suffolk-
327 PM EDT Wed Jul 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County.

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.

&&

$$

Be sure to use the MyCoast app to relay photos and reports of
coastal flooding and beach erosion.

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc
487 
WHUS41 KOKX 180754
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
354 AM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024

NYZ075-080-178-179-190100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240719T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
354 AM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest 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.

&&

$$

NYZ081-190100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-240719T0100Z/
Southeast Suffolk-
354 AM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County.

* 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.

&&

$$

Be sure to use the MyCoast app to relay photos and reports of
coastal flooding and beach erosion.

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc
150 
WHUS41 KOKX 182029
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
429 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024

NYZ081-190430-
/O.EXT.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-240720T0100Z/
Southeast Suffolk-
429 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County.

* WHEN...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.

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.

&&

$$

NYZ075-080-178-179-190100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240719T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
429 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest 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.

&&

$$

Be sure to use the MyCoast app to relay photos and reports of
coastal flooding and beach erosion.

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc
050 
WHUS41 KOKX 190056
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
856 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024

NYZ075-080-178-179-190200-
/O.EXP.KOKX.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-240719T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southern Queens-
Southern Nassau-
856 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

The high rip current risk has expired. There is a moderate rip
current risk for Friday.

$$

NYZ081-190900-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-240720T0100Z/
Southeast Suffolk-
856 PM EDT Thu Jul 18 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County.

* WHEN...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.

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.

&&

$$

Be sure to use the MyCoast app to relay photos and reports of
coastal flooding and beach erosion.

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc
956 
WHUS41 KOKX 190627
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
227 AM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024

NYZ081-200100-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0010.000000T0000Z-240720T0100Z/
Southeast Suffolk-
227 AM EDT Fri Jul 19 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County.

* 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.

&&

$$

Be sure to use the MyCoast app to relay photos and reports of
coastal flooding and beach erosion.

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 15, 8:35 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKXOrange40 min
Jul 15, 9:25 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKXOrange50 min
Jul 16, 11:15 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryOKX63 hr
Jul 16, 12:00 PM EDTRip Current StatementOKXKings, Nassau, Queens, Suffolk57 hr
Jul 16, 5:15 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKXOrange45 min
Jul 16, 5:46 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKXOrange, Putnam, Rockland44 min
Jul 16, 5:55 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOKXOrange, Rockland, Westchester50 min
Jul 16, 6:32 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOKXRichmond28 min
Jul 16, 6:35 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningOKX55 min
Jul 16, 6:56 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOKXKings, Nassau, Queens, Richmond49 min
Jul 16, 7:23 PM EDTSpecial Marine WarningOKX67 min
Jul 16, 7:39 PM EDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningOKXNassau, Suffolk19 min

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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.