Rip Current Statement issued September 23 at 5:12PM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

**Rip Current Statement issued September 23 at 5:12PM EDT until September 25 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY**

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County.

* WHEN...Through Friday afternoon.

* 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...Coastal Flood Advisories will likely be needed for Friday PM and Saturday AM high tides. Localized moderate coastal flooding can also not be ruled out.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Upton NY

- **Effective:** Sep 23, 2026 5:12 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 24, 2026 8:00 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*