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Today in Kings (Brooklyn) expect a high rip current risk through Saturday evening. The surf height will be around 4 feet with a moderate UV index. So, if you're hitting up Coney Island Beach or Manhattan Beach, keep an eye out and stay safe out there. The weather will start mostly cloudy and then transition to mostly sunny after 4 PM with temperatures in the mid 70s. Winds will be coming in from the Northeast at around 10 mph.
Moving on to Southern Queens, including Jacob Riis Park and Rockaway Beach, the conditions are quite similar with a high rip current risk, 4-foot surf height, and a moderate UV index. The sky will be mostly cloudy with showers likely, so be prepared. Highs will be in the lower 70s with winds coming in from the southeast around 10 mph, increasing to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Now, for Southern Nassau, featuring Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Lido Beach, and Jones Beach, things are also rocking a high rip current risk. The surf is around 4 feet high with a moderate UV index. The weather will start mostly cloudy and then turn mostly sunny after 3 PM. Highs will be in the mid 70s with winds from the Northeast at 10 mph.
Moving over to Southwestern Suffolk, which includes Gilgo State Park and Robert Moses State Park, the rip current risk remains high with a 4-foot surf height and moderate UV index. It'll be mostly cloudy until 1 PM, then mostly sunny with temperatures in the mid 70s. Northeast winds will be blowing at 10 to 15 mph.
Finally, in Southeastern Suffolk, encompassing Smith Point, Cupsogue Beach, Hither Hills State Park, and Ditch Plains, the high rip current risk continues through Saturday evening. The surf height is around 4 feet, and the UV index is moderate. You can expect mostly cloudy weather with a chance of showers. Highs will be in the lower 70s with winds coming in from the east and then shifting to the south at 15 mph in the afternoon.
Remember, beach lovers, safety always comes first when hitting the waves. Keep an eye on those rip currents and never swim alone. Stay tuned for more updates and always check with local beach patrols for the latest info. Catch you on the next wave!
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