Avertizari vremea, Smith Point

Rip Current Statement issued September 21 at 10:45PM EDT until September 23 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southwest Suffolk County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from midnight EDT tonight through late tonight. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM to 4 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS... * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding is expected tonight. Minor flooding on Sunday in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some Roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of minor flooding will be possible Monday. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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 Flood Statement issued September 21 at 10:45PM EDT until September 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. 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 Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southwest Suffolk County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from midnight EDT tonight through late tonight. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM to 4 PM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS... * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding is expected tonight. Minor flooding on Sunday in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some Roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. * 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of minor flooding will be possible Monday. If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. 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.