Rip Current Statement

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...Through Friday 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...Breaking surf of 4 to 7 ft through this evening, and 3 to 6 ft on Friday. Highest across eastern Long Island beaches.