Coastal Hazard Message

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
425 AM EDT Wed Oct 16 2019

...Minor Coastal Flooding Isolated Today and Widespread Tonight...

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
1 AM EDT THURSDAY...

* LOCATIONS...Vulnerable coastal locations of Southern Queens NY and
  Southern Nassau NY.

* TIMING...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 9 PM this
  evening to 1 AM EDT Thursday. For the Coastal Flood Statement,
  from 9 AM this morning to noon EDT today.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS....Shallow flooding is expected in the
  most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
  Expect around 1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in
  low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property
  including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with
  basements near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
  Heavy rain during the time of high tide may exacerbate shoreline
  roadway and poor drainage flooding.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking waves will result in beach erosion
  and/or wave splashover onto shoreline roads and properties.

* NOTE: A strong frontal system approaches today, with a rapidly
  intensifying coastal low tracking just southeast of the area
  tonight. This will result in moderate to heavy rainfall late
  this afternoon and night. Much of the area will see 2 to 3
  inches of rainfall with the potential for localized bands of
  higher amounts. The heaviest rain will exit the area by
  midnight.