City Beaches Will Be Closed Wednesday, August 20 and Thursday, August 21, Lifeguards Will Not Be on Duty

National Weather Service Predicts Large Breaking Waves of up to 13 feet, Life-Threatening Rip Currents Even for Strong Swimmers

Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa today announced that access to water will be prohibited at all city beaches, Wednesday, August 20 and on Thursday, August 21 due to the hazardous conditions expected as Hurricane Erin makes landfall. While the sand will remain open for visitors, swimming will be prohibited at all beaches. The National Weather Service predicts a dangerous rip current threat with large waves breaking from 9 to 13 feet, affecting beaches along the East Coast. “We ar

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