Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...Southern Nassau County.
* WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Warning, until 11 PM EST
this evening. For the second Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 AM
to 11 AM EST 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.
* SHORELINE IMPACTS...High surf will likely cause scattered dune
erosion.