The National Weather Service (NWS) is warning beachgoers in the Northeast of “life-threatening rip currents” as the busy Labor Day weekend begins today.
The current warning for Friday — which stretches from the coast of Delaware to the coasts of New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Cape Cod, Massachusetts — comes as the Atlantic Ocean has turned into what FOX Weather described as a “tropical traffic jam” with four the storm is called swirling and the fifth is coming soon.
“Life-threatening rip currents are possible for everyone entering the surf zone,” says the NWS advisory for beaches around New York City and Long Island. “Anyone visiting the beach should stay away from the waves. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers off shore into deeper waters.”
The NWS also said in an advisory that “Moderate rip current risk is forecast for Saturday, but may increase to high risk.”
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said earlier this week that she ordered NY State Parks to “suspend swimming at Long Island’s ocean beaches due to flooding and rough conditions from Hurricane Franklin.”
The National Weather Service is warning beachgoers in the Northeast of “life-threatening rip currents” during the Labor Day weekend. Getty Images
“Beachgoers can still swim at State Parks in Long Island Sound,” Hochul said later Wednesday. “Please remain alert & heed warnings from lifeguards & staff.”
The NWS says if you get caught in a rip current, just “relax and float.”
“Don’t swim against the current,” he advised. “If you can, swim towards the coastline. If unable to escape, face the beach and call or wave for help.”
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said that she ordered NY State Parks to “suspend swimming activities at Long Island’s ocean beaches due to flooding and rough surf conditions from Hurricane Franklin.” Paul Martinka
“Don’t swim against the tide,” said Hochul’s post. “If you can, swim towards the coastline. If unable to escape, face the beach and call or wave for help.” Getty Images
FOX Weather reports that along with the current tropical activity in the Atlantic, another disturbance off the west coast of Africa is on the verge of becoming Tropical Storm Katia.
Among the current storms in the Atlantic is Idalia, which made landfall in Florida Wednesday morning as a Category 3 hurricane.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that Idalia caused “significant damage” in his state.
Among the current storms in the Atlantic is Idalia, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 hurricane. ZUMAPRESS.com
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that Idalia caused “significant damage” in his state. AP
The White House later said in a statement Thursday that President Biden “declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Florida and directed Federal assistance to augment State, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by Hurricane Idalia beginning on August 27, 2023, and continuing.”
“Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster,” he added.
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