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Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service New York NY

1018 PM EDT Mon Jun 18 2018



...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK FOR THE ATLANTIC OCEAN BEACHES THROUGH

THIS EVENING, EXCEPT THROUGH TUESDAY FOR THE SOUTHEASTERN LONG

ISLAND BEACHES...



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Southeastern Suffolk-

1018 PM EDT Mon Jun 18 2018



...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY

EVENING...



* LOCATIONS...The ocean beaches from Smith Point to Montauk.



* TIMING...Through Tuesday.



* SURF AND RIP CURRENT RISK...High.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Rip currents are powerful channels of water flowing quickly away

from shore, which occur most often at low spots or breaks in

sandbars and near structures such as groins, jetties, and piers.

Talk to lifeguards and beach officials to learn about any surf

hazards and heed their advice. Pay attention to flags and posted

signs and swim in life guarded areas.



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 call or wave for help.



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