2:53 PM
— October 13th, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...Southern Nassau County.
* WHEN...Tuesday morning.
* IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
2:50 PM
— October 13th, 1:00 AM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.
* WHERE...Rhode Island Sound and Block Island Sound.
* WHEN...Until 1 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
2:50 PM
— October 13th, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...North winds 5 to 15 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet.
* WHERE...In Massachusetts coastal waters, 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 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
2:48 PM
— October 13th, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 kt and seas 3 to 6 feet.
* WHERE...Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM EDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
2:48 PM
— October 13th, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 5 to 10 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.
* WHERE...Fire Island Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Tuesday.
* 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.