Weather Alert in New York
High Surf Advisory issued August 22 at 3:38PM EDT until August 23 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Southeast Suffolk
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 5 to 8 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM EDT Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM this evening until 2 AM EDT Saturday. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding 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. * SWIMMING IMPACTS...Life-threatening swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. 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. * SHORELINE IMPACTS...Along the ocean front, widespread areas of dune erosion with localized overwashes are expected during high tide. Along the north shore of the south fork, 1 to 2 ft breaking waves will result in beach erosion and minor flooding of shoreline roads and properties during this evening's high tide. Along the north facing shore of the barrier islands, 1 to 2 ft breaking waves will result in beach erosion and locally moderate flooding flooding of shoreline roads and properties during this evening's high tide.
INSTRUCTION: 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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. 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.
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