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WHUS41 KOKX 201118
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
718 AM EDT Fri Jun 20 2025

NYZ080-081-210100-
/O.NEW.KOKX.RP.S.0006.250620T1118Z-250621T0100Z/
Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
718 AM EDT Fri Jun 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...The ocean beaches of 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest rip current risk should be
  during the morning hours.

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.

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For more on rip current and beach safety, visit
https://www.weather.gov/beach/okx