All New York City beaches will be closed to swimming starting Sunday, as tropical storm Hermine
is expected to stall offshore and generate the most dangerous riptides
New York City has seen in a decade or more, Mayor de Blasio announced at
a press conference on Friday. The city is also preparing for coastal
flooding and high winds, and residual downed trees and power lines.
"The number one concern is riptides
right now," de Blasio said. "This is a very unusual situation. We could
see some of the most intense riptides in literally ten or fifteen
years. The phrase used by the National Weather Service is 'extremely
dangerous' riptides… once the riptide grabs you, you can no get out in
many, many cases."
"Do not even put your foot in the water on Sunday, and most likely
several days after," he added. Beaches will be open to foot traffic, but
beach goers can expect signage and warning flags at the water's edge,
as well as Parks enforcement telling people in a "very direct and
powerful way" not to go in.
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Source: Gothamist
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