Avertizari vremea, Brant Point

Rip Current Statement issued June 13 at 3:33PM EDT until June 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY * 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 County. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 9 PM EDT this evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Sunday morning through Sunday 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...Additional minor coastal flooding for the most vulnerable location is possible Monday night. 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.