* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield and Southern New
Haven Counties. In New York, Southern Westchester, Bronx,
Northwest Suffolk, Northern Queens and Northern Nassau
Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near
the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying
properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and
businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience
minor flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is also likely
with the morning high tide cycle on Saturday, and may also be
possible on Sunday.
* WHAT...Less than one half foot of inundation above ground
level expected mainly in the most vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Middlesex and Southern New
London Counties. In New York, Northeast Suffolk and Southwest
Suffolk Counties.
* WHEN...From 6 AM EST this morning through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Flooding is not expected with tonight's
high tide cycle.
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...New York (Manhattan) and Southeast Suffolk Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near
the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying
properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and
businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience
minor flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Flooding for tonight's high tide cycle is
likely to be isolated at most. Minor coastal flooding will
also be possible for the high tide cycle on Saturday morning,
especially across Southeastern Suffolk County.
There is an increased risk of fire spread on Friday with northwest
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20 mph and minimum relative
humidity values of 20 to 25 percent. This will lead will to
increased fire spread if ignition occurs.
New York state has declared a burn ban through November 30.
Otherwise, burning is strongly discouraged. Use extra caution if
handling any potential ignition sources, such as machinery or
matches, and ensure to properly extinguish or dispose cigarette
butts.
* AFFECTED AREA...Western Passaic, Eastern Passaic, Hudson,
Western Bergen, Eastern Bergen, Western Essex, Eastern Essex,
Western Union, Eastern Union, Lower Hudson Valley, New York
City and Long Island.
* TIMING...From Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon.
* WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...Lower 60S.
* IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread if ignition occurs.