Advarsler, Alberts Landing

Rip Current Statement issued June 18 at 7:03AM EDT until June 18 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...Through this 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...High rip current risk possible on Friday, especially for Suffolk County beaches. 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.

Special Weather Statement issued June 18 at 6:41AM EDT by NWS Upton NY Areas of fog early this morning may be locally dense at times with visibility one quarter mile. Be prepared for rapidly changing visibilities. If driving, slow down, use your low beam headlights or fog lamps, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.