Weather Alerts For Old Bethpage, NY
Rip Current Statement
-# HEADLINE -------------------- COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. WHERE Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. WHEN For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 1 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. IMPACTS Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. 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 Potential for high rip current risk on Friday also. ISSUED AT Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:54 PM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service New York NY HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Southern Nassau, Southern Queens
Coastal Flood Statement
-# HEADLINE -------------------- COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT THURSDAY HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT THURSDAY THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- WHAT For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. WHERE Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. WHEN For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 1 AM EDT Thursday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from 6 AM EDT Thursday through Thursday evening. IMPACTS Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. 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 Potential for high rip current risk on Friday also. ISSUED AT Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:54 PM EDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service New York NY HEADER Coastal Hazard Message # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Southern Nassau, Southern Queens
