The National Weather Service issued a rip current statement at 10:06 a.m. on Saturday in effect until Sunday at 8 p.m. for Brooklyn and Queens as well as Suffolk County.

The weather service states, "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, swift channels of water flowing away from the shore at surf beaches, can be dangerous. Understanding how to respond when caught in one is crucial. The weather service offers these life-saving tips:

Stay calm - they won't drag you under:

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