Coastal Flood Warning issued February 22 at 3:22PM EST until February 23 at 5:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level likely
in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...Bronx, Northwest Suffolk, Northern Queens and Northern
Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 5 AM EST Monday.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Widespread moderate flooding of
vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline likely. 1
1/2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level possible in low
lying, vulnerable areas. This would 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
structure.
* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking surf of 3 to 5 ft along north and
northeast facing shorelines will cause beach flooding and dune
erosion during the time of high tide. This may also exacerbate
splashover flooding of shorelines roads and properties behind
protective dunes, structures and seawalls. Minor damage to
shoreline structures possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This water level forecast has been leaned
towards a high end scenario, providing a margin of safety. It is
highly dependent on timing of windshift from northeast to north
storm force winds with respect to the time of high tide. If
shift to northerly winds occurs earlier than time of high tide,
water levels will fall to the low end or even below the
forecast range. Ice cover in the bays and harbors could
exacerbate flooding and cause damage to north to northeast
facing shoreline structures.
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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