Rip Current Statement
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
654 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
NYZ178-179-180800-
/O.NEW.KOKX.CF.S.0017.260618T0100Z-260618T0500Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0005.260618T1000Z-260619T0100Z/
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
654 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas
near the waterfront and shoreline. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 1 AM EDT
Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT
Thursday through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations
near the waterfront and shoreline. 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...Potential for high rip current risk on
Friday also.
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.
&&
$$
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
654 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
NYZ075-080-081-180800-
/O.CON.KOKX.RP.S.0005.260618T1000Z-260619T0100Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
654 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, and Southeast
Suffolk Counties.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all
people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches
should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Potential for high rip current risk on
Friday also.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax
and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and yell or wave for help.
&&
$$
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
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
523 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
NJZ014-024>026-181030-
/O.NEW.KPHI.RP.S.0005.260618T1200Z-260619T0000Z/
Eastern Monmouth-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-Coastal Atlantic-
Coastal Ocean-
523 PM EDT Wed Jun 17 2026
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Monmouth, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Coastal
Atlantic and Coastal Ocean.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Always obey posted Beach Flags. If you enter the surf zone,
always have a floatation device with you and swim near a
lifeguard if possible. If caught in a rip current, relax and
float and do not swim against the current. If able, swim parallel
to the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or
wave for help.
&&
$$
