NWS - Coastal Flood and High Wind Watches issued for our area

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
414 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2018

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Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-Southeastern Suffolk-
Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
414 PM EST Wed Feb 28 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING

THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...

* LOCATIONS...Along the Southern and Eastern Bays of Long Island,
Jamaica Bay in Queens and the Atlantic Ocean beachfront.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft on Friday, and potentially
  2 to 3 ft above astronomical tides on Saturday.

* TIMING...Potential for moderate coastal flooding during the
  times of high tide Friday and Saturday [on a full moon].

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...There is potential for several tidal
  cycles of widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near the
  waterfront and shoreline. 2 to 3 feet of inundation above
  ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas is possible. This
  would result in numerous road closures and cause widespread
  flooding of low lying property including parking lots, parks,
  lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront.
  Vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront would
  become flooded. Flooding would also extend inland from the
  waterfront along tidally affected rivers.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking waves will likely result in
  significant beach erosion Saturday through Sunday. Areas of
  dune erosion and localized washovers are possible.

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a High Wind
Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through late Friday
night.

* WINDS...North 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* TIMING...Friday and Friday night, with the strongest winds from
  Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.