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Monday, November 26, 2018

Coastal Flood Warning in effect for this morning's 6.2 foot high tide at 10:15 am




Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
622 AM EST Mon Nov 26 2018

...MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING TODAY AND TONIGHT...

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* LOCATIONS...Vulnerable coastal locales along Jamaica Bay and
  Great South Bay, including along the Atlantic Ocean beachfront.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...2 to 2 1/2 ft above astronomical tides.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...There is an elevated threat of
  property damage. Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near
  the waterfront and shoreline. Expect 2 to 3 feet of inundation
  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/businesses with basements near the waterfront. Vehicles
  parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely
  become flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the
  waterfront along tidal rivers and bays.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking waves will result in beach erosion
  with minor damage possible to dune structures.

* TIMING...Around the times of high tide this morning.

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
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/10 AM   8.4/ 8.9   2.5/ 3.0   1.8/ 2.2    1-2    Moderate
 26/11 PM   7.6/ 8.1   1.7/ 2.2   2.2/ 2.7    1-2     Minor
 27/11 AM   7.4/ 7.9   1.5/ 2.0   1.0/ 1.5     2      Minor
 28/12 AM   5.9/ 6.4   0.0/ 0.5   0.6/ 1.1    0-1      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
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 26/10 AM   8.3/ 8.8   2.7/ 3.2   2.1/ 2.6    1-2    Moderate
 26/10 PM   7.2/ 7.7   1.6/ 2.0   2.2/ 2.7    2-3     Minor
 27/11 AM   6.6/ 7.1   1.0/ 1.5   0.7/ 1.1    3-4      None
 27/11 PM   5.2/ 5.7  -0.5/ 0.0   0.2/ 0.8    2-3      None

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