The National Weather Service released a rip current statement at 2:01 a.m. on Sunday in effect until 8 p.m. for Brooklyn and Queens as well as Suffolk and Nassau counties.

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."

Navigating rip currents: Your survival manual

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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