STORM WATCH: Powerful nor’easter brings flooding, thunderstorms and damaging wind
Significant impacts from times of heavy rain, intense wind and coastal flooding expected from now through late Sunday. Power outages can last for many hours.
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Major nor’easter brings heavy rain, 60 mph wind gusts and coastal flooding
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Strong winds: Gusts of 45-55 mph, with isolated gusts around 60 mph
- Heavy rain: Periods of rain and thunderstorms with brief, heavy downpours
- Coastal flooding: Significant flooding possible around high tide times
- Travel impacts: Flooded roads, fallen branches, leaves and possible downed power lines
- Improvement: Rain gradually tapers Sunday afternoon, with better weather arriving Sunday night and Monday
A major nor’easter continues to impact Long Island with heavy rain, coastal flooding and powerful winds. Today will remain cloudy with periods of rain, a few thunderstorms and occasional heavy downpours. Winds will gust 45 to 55 mph, with a few gusts potentially reaching 60 mph. Be alert for street flooding from rain and coastal flooding. Temperatures will be in the 60s, but the combination of rain and strong winds will make it feel cooler.
Coastal flooding is one of the biggest concerns today, especially around high tide. Water could cover coastal and low-lying roads, making some areas difficult or dangerous to travel through. Never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway. Strong winds combined with saturated ground could also bring down tree limbs and power lines. Leaves and branches on wet roads will add another travel hazard, so expect a slow go throughout the day.
Tonight remains stormy. Periods of rain and thunderstorms will continue, and brief rounds of heavy rainfall could produce localized street and poor-drainage flooding. Coastal flooding will remain a concern around high tide. Winds will continue to gust 45 to 55 mph, with isolated gusts near 60 mph. Overnight temperatures will fall into the 50s.
Sunday starts wet and windy, with rain and thunderstorms during the morning and another coastal flooding threat around the early morning high tide. Rain will gradually become more scattered during the afternoon, with hit-and-miss showers replacing the steadier rainfall. Winds will still gust 35 to 45 mph, with temperatures in the 60s. Coastal communities will need to remain weather aware into Sunday evening as another high tide brings an additional flooding concern.
Better weather is on the way. Conditions gradually dry out Sunday night with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the 50s. A leftover shower is possible Monday morning, but sunshine should return during the afternoon. Highs will reach the 60s as Long Island finally gets a break from the heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
BOTTOM LINE: Avoid flooded roads, secure loose outdoor objects and be prepared for possible downed trees, branches and power lines. Coastal residents should pay particularly close attention to high tide times and any additional warnings or advisories issued through Sunday.
Please be safe this weekend and stay with News 12 Long Island on-air, on social media and the News 12 app for continuous STORM WATCH coverage all weekend long.
