The nor’easter impacting the tri-state area is bringing strong winds, heavy rain and the risk of significant coastal flooding to parts of Long Island and New York City through Monday morning.
The nor’easter impacting the tri-state area is bringing strong winds, heavy rain and the risk of significant coastal flooding to parts of Long Island and New York City through Monday morning.The National Weather Service says the nor’easter will bring moderate to major coastal flooding across the south shore bays of Nassau and southwestern Suffolk counties during high tide cycles Sunday and early Monday.
Other parts of the coast face a minor to moderate flooding threat, with widespread dune erosion and localized overwash possible along the Atlantic beaches.Damaging winds are expected to increase through Sunday evening, especially over eastern Long Island, where gusts could reach 50–60 mph. Strong winds will continue across much of the coast through early Monday, potentially leading to downed trees and isolated power outages.Rain will continue throughout the day, with an average of 1 to 3 inches expected — the heaviest totals near the coast. The NWS warns that areas with poor drainage could experience localized flooding.Storm and gale warnings remain in effect for coastal waters, where rough surf and dangerous rip currents are making for hazardous marine conditions.Across counties down the shore, officials have issued a coastal flood warning and declared a state of emergency as the nor’easter slams the coastline. Residents from beachfront communities to inland neighborhoods should brace for rising tides, storm surge and flooding in low-lying areas. Local governments are moving emergency resources and mobilizing crews to monitor vulnerable zones, especially near bays, inlets and tidal waterways.During high tide cycles, particularly later Sunday into Monday, water levels may surge inland, overtopping roads and flooding basements. Expect minor to moderate flooding in many coastal zones, with major flooding possible in especially exposed bayside and barrier island neighborhoods. Emergency officials urge people to avoid driving through flooded streets, stay off the beach and move vehicles to higher ground well ahead of the worst tides.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nor'easter to whip up wind, waves and rain over long weekendAreas of flooding rain, gusty wind and coastal flooding will impact many up and down the East Coast in the coming days, as a nor'easter churns toward Massachusetts.
Read more »
Weekend Nor’easter: NJ declares state of emergency; 60 mph winds could slam NYC, Long IslandA brewing nor'easter is expected to slam the NYC area, including parts of NJ and Long Island, this weekend with heavy rain, coastal flooding and potentially damaging wind gusts. Here is a timeline and list of impacts.
Read more »
Dying monarch butterfly saved by daring wing transplant at Long Island sanctuaryA New York wildlife team performed a delicate wing transplant on an injured monarch butterfly, helping it fly again and inspiring hope worldwide.
Read more »
Communities across Long Island brace for weekend nor’easterIn Port Jefferson, Theatre Three has already begun storm preparations, hoping to avoid a repeat of past disasters.
Read more »
Crews prepare for Sunday’s heavy wind and rain on Long IslandTree trimmers contracted by the utility cut down weak limbs and branches in Port Washington to prevent them from falling during the storm and knocking out power lines.
Read more »
Strengthening nor’easter threatens major coastal flooding and damaging winds along East CoastA nasty coastal storm is organizing near the Southeast and is poised to deliver significant impacts up most of the East Coast into early next week.
Read more »