...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE WATERS...

The areas affected include...

Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point NY out 40 NM...

Long Island South Shore Bays...

At 732 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms, capable
of producing winds to around 30 knots. These thunderstorms were
located along a line extending from 8 nm southeast of Shinnecock
Inlet to 38 nm south of Buoy 44017, moving north at 35 knots.

Locations impacted include...
Shinnecock Bay, Buoy 44017, Westhampton Beach, Napeague Bay, Montauk
Point, Moriches Inlet, Shinnecock Inlet and Montauk Shoal.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots...locally higher
waves...lightning strikes...and heavy downpours. Boaters should seek
safe harbor immediately until these storms pass.

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The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a

* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for...
Middlesex County in southern Connecticut...
Southeastern New Haven County in southern Connecticut...
New London County in southern Connecticut...
Central Suffolk County in southeastern New York...

* Until 1030 AM EDT.

* At 807 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream flooding.
Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen according to Doppler
radar estimates.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Jewett City, Middletown, Norwich, Riverhead, Shirley, New London,
Guilford, Southold, Colchester, Manorville, Clinton, East Hampton,
Groton, Old Saybrook, Wading River, Center Moriches, Durham,
Mattituck, Salem and Chester.

Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area.
This additional rain will result in minor flooding.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau, Southern Queens, Kings (Brooklyn),
Southeast Suffolk and Southwest Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all
people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches
should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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