If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

* WHAT...Up to 1 1/2 half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...Northeast Suffolk County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect up to 1 1/2 feet of inundation above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. * SHORELINE IMPACTS...Near Orient Point, breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet on an east to west sweep will result in beach erosion and beach flooding during the times of high tide. Localized dune erosion is possible.