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Beaches at Robert Moses, Hither Hills and Jones Beach State Parks reopened for swimming Friday after it was banned since Wednesday due to storm surge from Hurricane Franklin. Lifeguards and State Park staff assessed conditions Friday in the morning and determined that they were safe for swimming. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will continue to monitor conditions at all state parks.
NEW YORK — The beaches at Robert Moses, Hither Hills and Jones Beach State Parks on Long Island reopened for swimming Friday after being banned since Wednesday due to storm surge from Hurricane Franklin.
The announcement was made by Governor Hochul who noted that swimming can safely resume as the harsh conditions resulting from Hurricane Franklin abated.
“With peak hurricane season approaching, keeping New Yorkers prepared and out of harm’s way is a top priority,” said Governor Hochul. “I’m pleased that the flooding and rough surf on our Long Island shoreline has subsided and New Yorkers are able to enjoy a wonderful Labor Day weekend at the beach.”
Lifeguards and State Park staff evaluated the conditions Friday morning and determined they were safe for swimming.
Swimming resumed at 9 am at Robert Moses and Jones Beach State Parks and at 10 am at Hither Hills State Park. All three ocean beaches experienced significant water levels, strong surf, and rip currents, with extensive flooding at Jones Beach and impassable areas at Robert Moses and Hither Hills.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will continue to monitor conditions at all state parks.
Although the Atlantic hurricane season began in June, the threat of tropical storms impacting New York State is traditionally greatest in the months of September and October. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recently increased its forecast for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season from a “near normal” level of activity to an “above normal” level of activity. In August, NOAA forecasters predicted a total of 14 to 21 named storms during the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season.
2023-09-01 15:47:31
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