Rip currents on Long Island's South Shore ease after Hurricane Erin's exit, but caution still urged

After seven days marked by high risk for life-threatening rip currents, the likelihood of dangerous surf in ocean waters off Long Island will wane on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Long Island’s South Shore beaches will be at moderate risk for rip currents Tuesday, meaning life-threatening surf conditions are still possible, according to the weather service. Swimmers are advised to check with lifeguards or beach authorities before entering the surf zone and to never swim at night.

“Be sure to swim within sight of a lifeguard,” said meteorologist James Tomasini with the weather service’s Upton office. “And don’t go out alone.”

As Hurricane Erin barreled through the Atlantic, Long Island’s southern beaches remained under a NWS high risk advisory for rip currents sin