High rip current risks have been issued for parts of New York City and Long Island due to swells from Hurricane Erin. These waves are powerful, creating hazardous surf conditions along the beaches in Brooklyn, Queens, Suffolk, and Nassau counties. The swells are capable of generating life-threatening rip currents, making swimming particularly dangerous. Beachgoers are advised to avoid swimming in red-flagged areas and to stay only in places where lifeguards are present for safety.
The National Weather Service has issued a high rip current risk for parts of New York City and Long Island due to long-period swells generated by Hurricane Erin.
These powerful waves are expected to create hazardous surf conditions for beaches in Brooklyn, Queens, Suffolk, and Nassau counties this upcoming Tuesday and Wednesday.
The swells from Hurricane Erin are not only powerful but also far-reaching, making the surf especially dangerous.
City officials are asking beachgoers to avoid red-flagged beaches and to only swim where lifeguards are present.
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