STORM WATCH: Nor’easter packs thunderstorms, coastal flooding and powerful gusts
Expect a prolong period of wind, rain and coastal flooding through Sunday.
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On and off rain and very strong wind is expected all weekend which will bring flash flooding in addition to wind damage and power outages. Coastal flooding will be a concern during the high tide this morning, this evening, and Sunday morning. Prepare for numerous power outages. Some roads will be impassable due to flood waters from the rain and tides and from downed trees.
THIS MORNING
Heavy rain and gusty wind is expected this morning. Wind gusts will occasionally reach 40 mph. Localized ponding is expected on the roads. Up to 1" of rain is expected this morning. The first of three impactful high tides will arrive this morning and is expected to bring flooding to low lying spots on the water.
THIS AFTERNOON
The rain and wind may ease a bit at times this afternoon, but wind gusts will frequently gust to 30 mph and could produce additional issues during the lull expected midday. This lull will be short lived as flash flooding and strong wind will return for the evening and overnight hours.
THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING
The heaviest rain moves into our area. A storm total of 2-4" of rain is expected and locally higher amounts are possible. Wind gusts will reach 40 mph through the overnight hours bringing power outages and a risk for coastal flooding during the high tide tonight and Sunday morning.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Showers continue, but the wind will ease through the afternoon. Localized flooding from heavy rain is expected and minor tidal flooding will return Sunday evening.
ALERTS
A Wind Advisory has been issued through Sunday morning. Winds will be out of the north-northeast at 25-35 mph with gusts that can go as high as 50 mph. Strong wind gusts can blow around unsecured objects and even bring tree branches or limbs down. Scattered power outages and downed trees are possible.
A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect for New York City through Sunday. Moderate coastal flooding is expected during high tide today through Sunday. Two to 3 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. Flooding will also extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays.
