Beaches in Queens and Brooklyn closed due to Hurricane Ernesto

All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, except Jacob Riis Beach, will be closed to swimming Saturday and Sunday in anticipation of dangerous currents caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto, according to city and national parks officials.

New York City Parks Department staff as well as lifeguards will be stationed along the shore to prevent swimming, officials said.

“In consultation with our sister agency, the National Park Service (NPS) and based on the conditions expected by the National Weather Service, Parks is closing Brooklyn and Queens beaches to swimming. -tomorrow and Sunday.” New York Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue said in a statement. “Lifeguards will be on duty and patrolling the beaches, and we strongly urge New Yorkers not to their lives at risk by ignoring this instruction.”

The National Weather Service is forecasting a dangerous threat right now with storm surges of up to six feet possible Saturday and Sunday.

Life-threatening rip currents are likely today through the weekend as Ernesto passes well offshore. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. pic.twitter.com/2puP35u7ye

— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) August 16, 2024

Mayor Eric Adams warned New Yorkers not to take chances.

“Our main goal is to keep New Yorkers safe, and as the effects of Tropical Storm Ernesto approach New York City, we are closing our beaches in Queens and Brooklyn this weekend until New York.” protect Yorkers from dangerous currents,” Adams said in his statement Friday. “New Yorkers should know that the ocean is more powerful than you, especially this weekend. Don’t put your life, or first responders, at risk by swimming while our beaches are closed.

The measure will be in effect on Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18 and will include Jacob Riis Park. he is National Weather Service (NWS) It is forecasting local storm surges of up to 6 feet and forecast wind gusts of up to 12 miles per hour in the area. For Rain and flooding are also expected on Sunday afternoon and evening.

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