Rip Currents and Hot Weather: Labor Day Weekend Beachgoers Beware

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued warnings of "life-threatening rip currents" for beachgoers in the Northeast during the busy Labor Day weekend. The warnings cover beaches from Delaware to Massachusetts, as the Atlantic Ocean experiences a "tropical traffic jam" with multiple named storms. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has suspended swimming at Long Island ocean beaches due to rough surf conditions. The NWS advises those caught in a rip current to relax and float, swim parallel to the shore if possible, and seek help if unable to escape. Meanwhile, Florida is dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, with significant damage reported and federal aid being provided.