Elevated North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Coastal Flood Warning issued September 25 at 5:27AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9
to 15 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to
two feet of inundation above ground level expected in
vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday evening. For
the Coastal Flood Warning, from 6 PM this evening to 6 PM EDT
Sunday.

* IMPACTS...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. Dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Life-
threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the
surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the
surf.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to major flooding will occur over
multiple high tide cycles tonight through Sunday. The worst
flooding is expected with the Saturday morning high tide cycle.

Severity
Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
This month
1327th Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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