Life-threatening rip currents are expected at Coney Island and across New York City beaches through 8 p.m. Monday, August 25. Red flags at Coney Island indicate swimming is not allowed. Officials urge swimmers to stay out of the water, particularly at beaches without lifeguards, and to avoid the surf zone where no lifeguard is present. Notify NYC warns rip currents can pull even strong swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Safety guidance advises not to swim against the current, to stay calm and float, to swim parallel to the shoreline to escape if possible, and to signal for help if needed. A broader hazardous weather outlook covers Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island, with conditions expected to improve Tuesday.
A high rip current risk is in effect across New York City beaches today, and officials are urging swimmers to stay out of the water-especially at beaches without lifeguards. The National Weather Service says life-threatening rip currents are likely through 8 p.m. Monday, August 25. Red flags were spotted flying at Coney Island, warning beachgoers that swimming is not allowed. According to the city's Notify NYC alert, rip currents can pull even strong swimmers away from the shore and into deeper water.
The alert also includes important safety tips for anyone who may get caught in a rip current: Don't swim against the current Stay calm and float If possible, swim parallel to the shoreline to escape Signal for help if needed This advisory is part of a broader hazardous weather outlook that includes Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island. While conditions are expected to improve on Tuesday, extra caution is urged for the rest of the day.
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