Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 5:27AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9
to 15 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to
one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in
vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the
Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above
ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront
and shoreline.
* WHERE...Southwest Suffolk County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For
the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For
the Coastal Flood Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline, including roads, parking lots, parks,
lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the
waterfront. Numerous road closures are likely, and 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. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Life-
threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the
surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the
surf.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to major flooding will occur over
multiple high tide cycles tonight through Sunday. The worst
flooding is expected with the Saturday morning high tide cycle.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
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