Coastal Flood Warning

Locations Affected

Hempstead, NY ∙ Baldwin, NY ∙ North Lynbrook, NY ∙ Plainedge, NY ∙ Ozone Park, NY ∙ Williston Park, NY ∙ East Massapequa, NY ∙ Rosedale, NY ∙ Hewlett Neck, NY ∙ Cambria Heights, NY

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service New York NY 508 PM EDT Fri Sep 20 2024 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM EDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 10 AM to 3 PM EDT Saturday. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Greatest impacts will be during the high tide cycle Saturday late morning into early afternoon. 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. Flooding will also extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays. * RIP CURRENT IMPACTS...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...Additional rounds of minor coastal flooding around the times high tide can be expected into at least Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. 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. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. ROCKAWAY INLET NY NEAR FLOYD BENNETT FIELD NY MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.6 FT, MODERATE 8.6 FT, MAJOR 9.6 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/10 PM 7.5/ 8.0 1.9/ 2.3 1.6/ 2.0 3-4 MINOR 21/11 AM 8.3/ 8.8 2.7/ 3.2 1.7/ 2.2 4 MINOR 21/11 PM 7.2/ 7.7 1.6/ 2.0 1.7/ 2.2 4 NONE 22/12 PM 7.8/ 8.4 2.2/ 2.7 1.6/ 2.0 4 MINOR JAMAICA BAY AT INWOOD NY MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.8 FT, MODERATE 8.5 FT, MAJOR 9.3 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/11 PM 7.7/ 8.2 1.5/ 2.0 1.2/ 1.7 0 MINOR 21/12 PM 8.4/ 8.9 2.2/ 2.7 1.2/ 1.7 0 MODERATE 22/12 AM 7.4/ 7.9 1.2/ 1.7 1.4/ 1.9 0 NONE 22/12 PM 7.8/ 8.4 1.7/ 2.2 1.0/ 1.5 0 MINOR EAST ROCKAWAY INLET AT ATLANTIC BEACH NY MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.2 FT, MODERATE 7.2 FT, MAJOR 8.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 3.3 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/10 PM 6.2/ 6.8 1.4/ 1.9 1.2/ 1.7 3 MINOR 21/11 AM 7.1/ 7.6 2.2/ 2.7 1.3/ 1.8 3-4 MODERATE 21/11 PM 6.2/ 6.7 1.3/ 1.8 1.4/ 1.9 4 MINOR 22/12 PM 6.7/ 7.2 1.8/ 2.2 1.2/ 1.7 3 MINOR REYNOLDS CHANNEL AT POINT LOOKOUT NY MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 7.0 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.3 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 3.3 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/11 PM 6.1/ 6.6 1.4/ 1.9 1.4/ 1.9 1 MINOR 21/11 AM 7.0/ 7.5 2.2/ 2.7 1.5/ 2.0 1 MODERATE 21/11 PM 6.1/ 6.6 1.4/ 1.9 1.6/ 2.0 1 MINOR 22/12 PM 6.5/ 7.0 1.8/ 2.2 1.2/ 1.7 1 MINOR HUDSON BAY AT FREEPORT NY MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 6.5 FT, MAJOR 7.2 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 2.7 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 20/11 PM 6.1/ 6.6 1.6/ 2.0 2.5/ 3.0 1 MINOR 21/12 PM 6.7/ 7.2 2.2/ 2.7 2.7/ 3.2 1 MODERATE 22/12 AM 5.9/ 6.4 1.4/ 1.9 2.6/ 3.1 1 MINOR 22/12 PM 6.2/ 6.8 1.8/ 2.2 2.5/ 3.0 1 MINOR-MODERATE

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