Staten Island residents should prepare for challenging coastal conditions Tuesday, including a high risk of rip currents and gusty northeast winds, according to the National Weather Service. The area can expect cooler than normal temperatures with highs in the low to mid 70s and potential scattered showers developing late in the day.
The National Weather Service has issued a high rip current risk for Staten Island’s coastal areas from noon until this evening, with easterly winds strengthening to 15 to 20 mph and gusts potentially reaching 25 mph. Wave heights are expected to build to 5 feet at 7-second intervals, creating dangerous swimming conditions. Residents and visitors are strongly advised to exercise extreme caution near the water and follow local beach safety guidelines.
New York City will experience a relatively quiet weather day with cooler temperatures, starting with morning lows in the mid to upper 40s. The afternoon will bring partly cloudy skies and light northeast winds. A wave of low pressure offshore may bring isolated showers to the region late Tuesday, though current forecasts suggest the area will remain mostly dry…