...Minor Coastal Flooding Is Possible Across Multiple High Tide Cycles Early This Week... ...High Rip Current Risk For The Ocean Beaches Tuesday... ...High Rip Current Risk In Effect From Tuesday Morning Through Tuesday Evening... ...Minor Coastal Flooding Possible Over Several High Tide Cycles... * Locations...South Shore Of Suffolk County And Atlantic Facing Beaches. * Surf Height...4 To 7 Feet. * Rip Current Risk...High. * Tidal Departures...One Half To One Foot. * Timing...High Tide Cycles From Tonight Into Tuesday...And Possibly Subsequent High Tide Cycles. The High Risk Of Rip Currents Will Be Throughout The Day Tuesday...And Possibly Into Wednesday. * Impacts...Water Levels May Touch Minor Coastal Flood Thresholds With The High Tide Cycle Tonight. Later High Tide Cycles Tuesday Into Tuesday Night May See Similar Or Slightly Higher Water Levels. Coastal Flood Advisories With Specifics On Water Levels May Be Issued Later On As Needed. Strong Rip Currents And Dangerous Surf Will Make The Beach Hazardous. 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 The Sandbar And In The Vicinity Of 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. If You Become Caught In A Rip Current...Do Not Panic. Remain Calm And Begin To Swim Parallel To Shore. Once You Are Away From The Force Of The Rip Current...Begin To Swim Back To The Beach. Do Not Attempt To Swim Directly Against A Rip Current. Even A Strong Swimmer Can Become Exhausted Quickly.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Sep 2014 21:34:33 +0000