Rip Current Statement

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

* WHERE...The ocean beaches of New York City, Nassau, and western Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...From late this afternoon through this 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 be moderate for much of the day today, then increase to high late in the day as onshore winds increase to 20 to 25 mph and surf heights build to 3 to 4 feet. The high risk may continue into part of Tuesday morning.