The National Weather service reports that rip current risks are in effect Monday for southern Queens — days after two teenage boys went missing.

Crews searched for a 16-year-old and 17-year-old boy who went into the water at Beach 149th Street in the Rockaways off Jacob Riis Park on Friday and never came out.

The U.S. Coast Guard said multiple agencies participated in the search, including the NYPD and FDNY. The search was suspended late Saturday.

Councilmember Joanne Ariola said the boys were likely swept in by a rip current.

“A rip current is challenging for even the most experienced swimmer surfer. If you take someone who thinks they are a great swimmer and a trip current goes into the water and a rip current can get them if you don’t know how to navigate a rip current,” Ariola said.

According to Ariola, the lifeguard was off duty when the teens went in the water. She said a challenge in her district is the lack of interest in becoming a lifeguard.

“We are struggling each and every year to certify and to become certified lifeguards on our beaches where they are federal or for the city,” Ariola said.

People in the community react to the news about the teenage boys.

“That’s horrible and sad and it happens quite a few times a year around here,” resident Sigourney Rush said.

“I think we need swimming education mandatory and it should be paid for in public schools in New York City,” resident Kathy Havlick said.

Jacob Riis Park is a national park and not a city park.

The Parks Department said if anyone gets caught in a rip current, don’t panic, try to remain calm and swim parallel to the shore.