Original: The interaction between the remnants of Cristobal and a high pressure system over the Mid-Atlantic States produced rip currents and 4 foot (1.2 m) waves along the south shore of Long Island, New York; three people drowned from the rip currents.
Simplified: Cristobal also caused rip currents and 4 foot (1.2 m) waves along the south shore of Long Island, New York.