riptide currents
Coverage of riptide currents in the Nexus archive.
- Dangerous rip currents expected for some areas of the tri-state
Dangerous rip currents are expected along the Atlantic-facing coastline of Long Island, Brooklyn, and Queens on Tuesday, per the National Weather Service. Beachgoers are advised to exercise caution in the surf zone.
- Dangerous rip current risk extended in tri-state area
A high rip current risk has been extended through Friday along the south-facing shores of Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island. The National Weather Service warns that life-threatening rip currents are likely in the tri-state area.
- King tides, dangerous surf prompt warnings along Southern California coast
Southern California beachgoers are warned about hazardous conditions caused by king tides, elevated surf, and dangerous rip currents. Newport Beach city crews prepared for high-water events by deploying pumps, installing flood-protection measures, and providing sandbags to vulnerable coastal residents.