Beaches in Queens and Brooklyn are closed to swimming as a result of life-threatening conditions posed by strong rip currents.
The closures include: NYC Parks and Recreation is also advising against swimming and wading at South Beach and Wolf Pond's Beach on Staten Island. You can check the latest status on area beaches on the
"We want people to be out and we want them to be enjoying our facilities, but we want them to do it safely," said NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue. "And a rip current is something that people can get caught in. They may not see, they may not know where it is, and knowing that it's going to be that much more significant because of this tropical storm, we want to use the utmost of caution.
Red flags are up and on-duty lifeguards will be out of their chairs, urging people to stay out of the waters while continuing to monitor for emergencies. In preparation for the strong rip currents, crews reinforced area beaches with mounds of sand to protect them from erosion. Some beaches could see waves between 4-8 feet as a result of the strong rip currents, according to the latestHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo,Romanian gymnast Barbosu presented medal first awarded to Chiles
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