As the temperature in new York and new Jersey quite like summer (85-87 degrees Fahrenheit), many will want to go to the upcoming weekend at the beach to enjoy the last warm days of the passing season. However, forecasters say that this temptation should be resisted, as strong currents and possible surf caused by the approaching storm Jose can be a real hazard to the life of the bathers.
Earlier it was reported that tropical storm Jose will reach land until next week, but today such forecasts are seen very relative. Specialists of the National hurricane center say that in the coming days the storm will get stronger and become a full-fledged hurricane by the weekend. His movement can cause major flooding and «life-threatening surf» along the coast of the Middle Atlantic.
The national weather service as of Thursday released the weather from Friday to next Wednesday, which is the warning for all visitors to beaches, especially surfers.
Partly in connection with the end of the season the beaches of new York and new Jersey have been closed, the lifeguards are not on duty on them. But it’s not all beaches. In particular, open are the beaches of Jones Beach State Park in long island (Field 4, Field 2, Field 5,6). It is important to remember that in the hours when lifeguards are not on duty on the beach, bathing is prohibited.
If you still have a chance to swim and suddenly felt like you are drifting in the ocean, follow the rules of conduct in emergency situations on the water:
Another important piece of information. Read it before heading to the beach this weekend.
40 people have been killed this year on the beaches of the United States, unable to cope with the current. Six of them – on the beaches in new Jersey. Since 2002, strong current, generated by waves and wind, caused the death of 700 people.
