2:56 AM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values of 105 to
115 expected.
* WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex,
and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk,
Northern Nassau, Northwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern
Nassau, and Southwest Suffolk Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat and humidity will significantly increase
the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is a multi-day extreme heat event with
near record high temperatures and little overnight relief. This
level of heat can be deadly for those without adequate cooling and
hydration. Impacts to transportation infrastructure and electrical
and water systems are also possible.
3:05 AM
— 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...Through this 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.
2:31 PM
— 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 2 to 4 feet.
* WHERE...Portions of Massachusetts coastal waters and Rhode
Island coastal waters.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
2:31 PM
— July 3rd, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 3 to 5 feet.
* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, Coastal waters from
Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM and
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas
Vineyard and Nantucket. In Rhode Island coastal waters,
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending
out to 20 NM South of Block Island.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
3:05 AM
— 11:00 PM
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has
issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties:
New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk,
Westchester, Rockland.
until 11 PM EDT this evening.
Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than
an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Ground Level
Ozone. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to
correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher
the AQI value, the greater the health concern.
When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of
Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous
outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health
effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of
elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those with
preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
For additional information, please visit the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation website at,
https://on.ny.gov/nyaqi, or call the Air Quality Hotline at
1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.
Fire Island National Seashore
The beach at Watch Hill is open, but will remain unprotected until lifeguard coverage resumes on Thursday, August 28. Please use caution and stay safe when visiting the seashore.
Fire Island National Seashore
To protect threatened nesting shorebirds, pets are prohibited in the Otis Pike Wilderness and on federally-managed ocean beaches. Beach driving is closed at Lighthouse Beach, Sailors Haven and the Wilderness area.
Fire Island National Seashore
Due to damage from winter ice, the Talisman-Barrett Beach dock is closed to all public use until further notice. No lifeguards will be present during the summer season. Visitors should pack out trash and expect reduced restroom services.
Fire Island National Seashore
Fire Island's main phone number (631-569-2100) is currently experiencing an outage. All callers to the Seashore's general line should call 631-569-2099 to reach the main directory. Dial 911 in an emergency.
Fire Island National Seashore
While New York provides for regulated possession and use of marijuana, it remains an illegal drug under federal law and enforced within National Park units.
Fire Island National Seashore
Visitors are advised to avoid potential human and pet encounters with wildlife including raccoons. Raccoons with Canine Distemper Virus may appear lethargic or disoriented. CDV cannot be transmitted to humans, but can be transmitted to unvaccinated dogs.