Coastal Flood Advisory issued September 23 at 5:12PM EDT until September 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level in vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up
to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in
vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the
Coastal Flood Watch, two to three feet of inundation above
ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront
and shoreline.
* WHERE...Southern Nassau County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday afternoon.
For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, during times of high tide Thursday
evening and Friday morning. For the Coastal Flood Watch, during
times of high tide Friday evening and Saturday morning.
* 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. Life-threatening rip currents are likely for
all people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches
should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Beach flooding and erosion likely Friday
into Saturday.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax
and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and yell or wave for help.
Varoitus voimassa pe klo 2:00 - pe klo 16:00
