* WHAT. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, one half to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE. Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday evening. For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 10 AM EDT this morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 PM to 11 PM EDT this evening. * COASTAL IMPACTS. Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. * RIP CURRENT 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.
