NWS updates Coastal Flood Warning

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service New York NY 848 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 Southern Queens-Southern Nassau- 848 PM EST Thu Mar 1 2018 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 AM EST FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 2 AM EST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in New York NY has issued a Coastal Flood Warning, which is in effect from 6 PM Friday to 2 AM EST Sunday. The Coastal Flood Watch is no longer in effect. * LOCATIONS...Along the south shore bays of Nassau and Queens counties, including the ocean beachfront. * TIDAL DEPARTURE...1 1/2 to 2 1/2 feet with locally up to 3 feet through Friday night, and 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 feet with locally up to 4 feet on Saturday. * TIMING...Moderate coastal flooding expected Friday morning. Moderate to possibly major coastal flooding expected Saturday morning. Water levels may remain elevated well after times of high tide. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Inundation of 2 to 3 feet of above ground level expected Friday morning, and 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 feet Saturday morning. This would 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 would become flooded. Flooding would also extend inland from the waterfront along tidally affected waterways. * SHORELINE IMPACTS...Elevated water levels and breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet will likely result in significant beach erosion Saturday through Monday along the Atlantic ocean beachfront. Areas of dune erosion and localized washovers are possible. * UNCERTAINTY...There is currently high confidence on the magnitude of coastal flooding Friday morning and Saturday morning, and medium confidence Friday night and Saturday night. The potential for major coastal flooding on Saturday has increased. 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 feet MLLW feet MHHW feet ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 01/08 PM 7.2/ 7.7 1.3/ 1.8 0.8/ 1.3 1-2 None 02/09 AM 8.1/ 8.6 2.2/ 2.7 1.3/ 1.8 1-2 Moderate 02/09 PM 7.8/ 8.3 1.9/ 2.3 1.3/ 1.8 3 Minor 03/09 AM 8.7/ 9.2 2.7/ 3.2 2.1/ 2.6 2 Moderate 03/10 PM 7.4/ 7.9 1.5/ 2.0 1.0/ 1.5 1-2 Minor 04/10 AM 6.9/ 7.4 1.0/ 1.5 0.6/ 1.1 0-2 None Rockaway Inlet NY MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.3 FT, MODERATE 8.3 FT, MAJOR 9.3 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood feet MLLW feet MHHW feet ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 01/08 PM 6.7/ 7.2 1.1/ 1.6 0.9/ 1.4 1-2 None 02/08 AM 7.8/ 8.3 2.2/ 2.7 1.5/ 2.0 1-2 Minor 02/08 PM 6.7/ 7.2 1.1/ 1.6 0.9/ 1.4 3 None 03/09 AM 7.8/ 8.3 2.2/ 2.7 1.7/ 2.2 2-3 Minor 03/09 PM 7.1/ 7.6 1.5/ 2.0 1.3/ 1.8 2-4 Minor 04/09 AM 6.6/ 7.1 1.0/ 1.5 0.9/ 1.4 4 None