As Hurricane Lee churns in the Atlantic Ocean, coastal communities in New Jersey and Long Island are preparing dangerous rip currents and high surf at their beaches.
While the storm is not expected to make landfall in the area, it could cause dangerous conditions and beach erosion along parts of the East Coast as it moves north.
An increase in rescues this week, including an 81-year-old Bergen County man pulled out by boogie boarder in neighboring Seaside Park Tuesday afternoon, prompted the temporary policy. The Town of Hempstead is also working to reinforce beaches and alert people to prepare their homes ahead of any potential impact of the storm.
Additionally, a new moon will be in effect starting Thursday, which will further stir the swelling tide.What to know about rip currentsRip currents usually reach a speed of 1 to 2 feet per second, but some can clock in at 8 feet per second, which is faster than an Olympic swimmer, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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