Do not drive through flooded roadways.
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.
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn) County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 7 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Friday morning
through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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.