The National Weather Service released a rip current statement at 3:53 a.m. on Saturday in effect until Sunday at 8 p.m. for Brooklyn and Queens.

The weather service adds, "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. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and yell or wave for help."

Caught in a rip: How to stay safe

Rip currents, those swift-moving channels of water flowing away from the shore at surf beaches, can pose a serious threat to beachgoers. These currents vary in speed and can swiftly become perilous for anyone venturing into the surf. Even strong swimmers can find themselves overpowered by the fo

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