Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS Upton, NY
Issued by NWS Upton, NY
008 WHUS41 KOKX 100658 CFWOKX Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 258 AM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 NYZ075-080-081-178-179-110000- /O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-260911T0000Z/ Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk- Southern Queens-Southern Nassau- 258 AM EDT Thu Sep 10 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents, with 3 to 6 ft breaking surf. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...Through this evening. * RIP CURRENT 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. * BEACH IMPACTS...Minor beach flooding is possible during the times of high tide today, particularly this morning. 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