Weather Alerts for SE SuffolkIssued by the National Weather Service |
 COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT |
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| SE SUFFOLK | ||
Areas Affected: Southeast Suffolk |
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| Effective: Sun, 6/14 3:18am | Updated: Sun, 6/14 12:27pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 6/14 4:00pm | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, this 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. Information: Do not drive through flooded roadways. 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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 RIP CURRENT STATEMENT |
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| SE SUFFOLK | ||
Areas Affected: Southeast Suffolk |
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| Effective: Sun, 6/14 3:18am | Updated: Sun, 6/14 12:27pm | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 6/14 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through this evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, this 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. Information: Do not drive through flooded roadways. 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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