The Suffolk County Department of Health extended its advisory against swimming at 12 area beaches Wednesday due to heavy rainfall from Tuesday and Monday.
The advisory reads: "The beaches covered by the advisory are located in areas that are heavily influenced by stormwater runoff from the surrounding watersheds and/or adjacent tributaries, and, because of their location in an enclosed embayment, experience limited tidal flushing.
Officials advise swimmers that it's best to stay out of the water until at least 24 hours – meaning two successive tidal cycles – after the heavy rain stops. For more information, beachgoers can visit www.suffolkcountyny.gov/health or call 631-852-5822.
The affected beaches are:
Sound Beach POA West
Tides Beach
Beech Road Beach
Broadway Beach
Friendship Drive Beach
Miller Place Park Beach
Woodhull Landing POA Beach
Scott's Beach
Terraces on the Sound
Shoreham Beach
Shoreham Village Beach
Shoreham Shore Club Beach
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