Headline:
Coastal Flood Statement issued June 14 at 3:03PM EDT until June 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Coastal Flood Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 14, 2026 - 12:03pm
Expires:
June 14, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one quarter foot of
inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas
near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...Southern Queens County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, until 9 PM EDT this
evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 6 PM to 10 PM
EDT this 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Southern Queens
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender: