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Fire Island National Seashore

Rip Current Statement issued July 22 at 3:34AM EDT until July 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

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.

Small Craft Advisory issued July 22 at 3:26PM EDT until July 23 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

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.

Lifeguards off-duty at Watch Hill on Wednesday, 8/27

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.

Pet Restrictions, Beach Driving Closures in Effect March 15 through Labor Day

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.

Talisman-Barrett Beach Dock Closed Due to Ice Damage; Reduced Services for Summer Season

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.

Main Phone Line is Down; Call Temporary Number 631-569-2099

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.

Boardwalks at Watch Hill Partially Closed

Due to storm damage, partial closure of boardwalks at Watch Hill Nature Trail are in effect.

Possession or use of marijuana inside Fire Island National Seashore is prohibited.

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.

Raccoons Within Federally-managed Areas Observed Exhibiting Distemper Symptoms

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.

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