Rip Current Statement

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM EDT this morning through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Anyone visiting un-lifeguarded beaches should stay out of the surf.