3:34 AM
— 7:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...Through Thursday 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.
3:26 PM
— July 23rd, 4:30 AM
* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet.
* WHERE...Fire Island Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
3:26 PM
— July 23rd, 4:30 AM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
1:39 PM
— July 23rd, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 5 to 8 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 8 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
1:39 PM
— July 23rd, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
seas 4 to 7 feet.
* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
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.