Headline:
Coastal Flood Statement issued September 22 at 3:19PM EDT until September 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Coastal Flood Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
September 23, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas
near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...Southern Nassau County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday
evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from Wednesday
afternoon through Wednesday 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.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The high rip current risk is expected to
persist through late week.
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 Nassau
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov