As of June 5, 2026 – 4:00PM
OEM SPECIAL STATEMENT
…HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM
SATURDAY MORNING JUNE 6 THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING…
* WHAT… Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE… Southwest and Southeast Suffolk County.
* WHEN… From Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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.
