High Rip Current Risk Monday For Parts Of LI: NWS

LONG ISLAND, NY — A high rip current risk is in effect for parts of Long Island through Monday evening, the National Weather Service said.

According to the NWS, the dangerous rip currents are expected in southern Suffolk and Nassau Counties.

"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," the NWS said.

The NWS also offered safety tips:

"If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current," the NWS said.

"If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and yell or wave for help," the message said.

Here's a look at the weather ahead for the week, according to the NWS:

Monday

Showers likely, mainly before 11 a.m.. Patchy fog before 2 p.m. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 8 to 14 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Monday night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light north wind.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Tuesday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 82. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Thursday

A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Thursday night

A 40 percent chance of showers before 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

Friday night

A 30 percent chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.