"Dangerous rip currents expected. A high risk of rip current development may continue through Wednesday. 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. 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."
Life-threatening rip currents are expected along New York beaches, with an updated statement in effect from 6 a.m. Monday through Tuesday at 7 p.m. for Brooklyn, Queens, Suffolk, and Nassau counties. A high risk of rip current development may continue through Wednesday. Beachgoers are advised to stay out of the surf because rip currents can sweep even experienced swimmers into deeper water. If entering the surf zone, carry a flotation device and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, do not swim against the current, attempt to swim along the shoreline, and signal for help if unable to escape.
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