High Rip Current Risk For Ocean Beaches Across LI Tuesday: NWS

LONG ISLAND, NY — A high rip current risk is in effect for Long Island's ocean beaches from noon Tuesday until Tuesday evening, the National Weather Service said.

According to the NWS, that risk is in effect for Nassau County — for beaches including Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, and Jones Beach — with surf heights of up to 3 to 4 feet expected. That risk is expected to be moderate on Wednesday, the NWS said.

In southwestern Suffolk, the risk exists for beaches including Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park, with surf height also expected between 3 and 4 feet, the NWS said.

And in southeast Suffolk, the risk is present at beaches including Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, Hither Hills State Park, and Ditch Plains, the NWS said.

A high risk rip current alert means life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf, the NWS said. "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."

Temperatures across Long Island Tuesday are expected to remain mostly sunny, with highs in the lower 70s, and northeast winds between 15 and 20 miles per hour.