Weather Alerts for NW Suffolk

Issued by the National Weather Service

Coastal Flood Advisory  COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY   Coastal Flood Advisory
NW SUFFOLK

Areas Affected:
Northwest Suffolk - Northern Nassau
Effective: Thu, 5/22 5:31am Updated: Thu, 5/22 7:12am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 5/22 1:45pm Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Up to 1 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...Northwest Suffolk and Northern Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM to 10 PM EDT Thursday.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect up to 1
1/2 feet of inundation above ground level in low lying,
vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including
parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 to 4 ft will cause
dune erosion, localized washovers, as well as enhance
splashover and flooding onto shoreline roads and properties.

Information:
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.