NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — New York City will close its beaches to swimming on Sunday and Monday, as the effects of Tropical Storm Henri are expected to bring “dangerous conditions” including rip currents to the area, officials said Friday.
All city beaches will be closed to swimming on Sunday, Aug. 22 and Monday, Aug. 23, NYC Parks said in a press release Friday afternoon.
“We are serious about protecting all park-goers,” NYC Parks Acting Commissioner Margaret Nelson said in a statement. “Out of caution for the dangerous conditions that are predicted, we have decided to close all city beaches to swimming.”
“While surfing will still be allowed, lifeguards will not be on duty, and we strongly urge all New Yorkers not to risk their lives by ignoring this directive,” Nelson added.
New York City’s beaches could see “dangerous” rip currents on Sunday and Monday, with ocean swells of between two and four feet, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts of up to 60 mph are also anticipated.
The city will post signage notifying beachgoers that they cannot swim. Lifeguards and other staffers will enforce the ban, the release noted.
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