High rip current risk in effect from 6 am EDT Friday through Friday evening...
Thursday
Overcast with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain, then thunderstorms in the afternoon. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers. Low of 59F. Winds from the South at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.5 in. possible.
Friday
Overcast with thunderstorms and rain showers, then a chance of rain in the afternoon. High of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the NW in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.2 in. possible.
Mostly cloudy with rain showers. Low of 48F. Windy. Winds from the North at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 80% with rainfall amounts near 0.4 in. possible.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with rain showers. High of 61F. Windy. Winds from the North at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 70% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Overcast with a chance of rain. Low of 48F. Breezy. Winds from the NW at 20 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Sunday
Overcast. High of 66F. Windy. Winds from the NW at 20 to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 50F. Winds from the NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Clear. High of 70F. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Clear. Low of 54F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. High of 72F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Low of 55F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. High of 70F. Winds from the South at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. Fog overnight. Low of 59F. Winds from the SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Low of 63F. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Friday
Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Low of 66F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 81F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Saturday Night
Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. Fog overnight. Low of 66F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50% with rainfall amounts near 0.3 in. possible.
Sunday
Clear with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 79F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday Night
Clear. Low of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
Clear. High of 79F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
Clear. Low of 64F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
... High rip current risk in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening...
The National Weather Service in New York has issued a high rip current risk... which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening.
* Locations... ocean beaches of Long Island.
* Rip current risk... high.
* Surf height... 4 to 6 feet.
* Lightning risk... low.
* Timing... daytime hours on Friday.
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.
Goodman
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 10:18 PM EDT on May 23, 2013
The following are unofficial observations taken during the storm that has been affecting our region. Appreciation is extended to Highway departments... cooperative observers... Skywarn spotters and media for these reports. This summary is also available on our home Page at weather.Gov/NYC
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