Headline:
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 27 at 6:02AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 27, 2026 - 3:02am
Expires:
September 27, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Up to three feet of inundation above ground level in
vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...Bronx, Northwest Suffolk, Northern Queens and Northern
Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
* COASTAL IMPACTS...Locally moderate flooding is expected in the
most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.
Some roads and low lying property including parking lots,
parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the
waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
* SHOREFRONT AND BEACH IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 2 to 5 feet,
along with elevated water levels, will result in areas of dune
erosion with damage to a few waterfront structures. Splashover
over seawalls and overwashes where dune structures are
compromised may locally exacerbate flooding of roadways and
vulnerable structures behind protective dunes.
Instruction:
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Area Description:
Bronx; Northwest Suffolk; Northern Queens; Northern Nassau
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov