Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 147 AM EST Sun Mar 4 2018 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * LOCATIONS...Along the south shore bays of Queens and Nassau counties and the ocean beachfront. * TIDAL DEPARTURE...2 to 3 feet above astronomical tides above Sunday morning. * TIMING...Widespread moderate coastal flooding expected with the morning high tide. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Inundation of 2 to 3 feet above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. This will result in numerous road closures and cause widespread flooding of low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront. Vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will become flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the waterfront along canals and tidal waterways. * SHORELINE IMPACTS...Elevated water levels and breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet will likely result in significant beach erosion through Monday along the ocean beachfront. Areas of dune erosion and localized washovers are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is expected or occurring. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. JAMAICA BAY NY MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.5 FT, MODERATE 8.2 FT, MAJOR 9.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 04/10 AM 8.1/ 8.6 2.2/ 2.7 1.8/ 2.2 1-2 MODERATE 04/11 PM 7.7/ 8.2 1.8/ 2.2 1.4/ 1.9 0-1 MINOR
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