• Rip Current Statement

    * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...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 rip current risk will increase through the afternoon, especially for the western ocean beaches. The higher risk may carry into a portion of Friday as well.More

  • Heat Advisory

    * WHAT...Heat index values up to 95-98 expected. * WHERE...Eastern Albany, Eastern Greene, Eastern Ulster, Western Columbia, Western Dutchess, and Western Rensselaer Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...The combination of hot temperatures and uncomfortable humidity may cause heat illnesses.More


Weather Team