Sunday update: Lifeguard headquarters washed away by storm surge

Long Beach Lifeguard Headquarters at National Boulevard beach was struck by a massive wave surge this morning and flung into the boardwalk, in what proved to be large swells brought about by Hurricane Irene.

The Herald will have updates on this story.

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Irene created 3 to 5 foot storm surges across western Long Island and South Shore Bays. The National Weather Service says these tidal conditions will be aggravated by large, destructive and even life-threatening waves on top of the storm surge.

With high tides across the South Shore starting at 8 a.m. this morning, the National Weather Service said that 8 to 10 feet water levels are possible.