Coastal Flood Warning issued February 21 at 2:44PM EST until February 23 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft, locally 3 ft, of inundation above
ground level likely in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and
shoreline.
* WHERE...Southwest Suffolk and Southern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 4 AM EST Monday.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Widespread moderate to localized major
flooding of vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline
likely. Expect 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft, locally 3 ft of inundation
above ground level possible 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. Ice cover in the bays
and harbors could exacerbate flooding and cause damage to
northeast to east facing shoreline structures.
* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking surf of 5 to 10 ft along the ocean
front will cause widespread beach flooding and erosion during
the time of high tide. Areas of dune erosion are likely, with
localized washovers possible where dunes are compromised.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This water level forecast will be highly
dependent on timing of windshift from northeast to north storm
force winds with respect to the time of high tide, and will be
refined over the next 24 hours. Ice cover in the bays and
harbors could exacerbate flooding and cause damage to north to
northeast facing shoreline structures. Additional minor to
locally moderate coastal flooding possible with the Monday
afternoon high tide.
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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