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...2 to 2 1/2 ft, possibly 3 ft of inundation above ground
level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and
shoreline for the Sunday afternoon, Sunday Night, and Monday
afternoon high tide cycles.
* WHERE...Southern Queens County.
* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 6 PM EDT Monday, around the times of
high tide.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Moderate coastal flooding expected, with
2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level in vulnerable
areas near the waterfront and shoreline. There is a LOW
PROBABILITY of MAJOR flooding with 3 ft of inundation. This
will result in numerous road closures and widespread flooding of
low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and
homes/businesses near the waterfront. Flooding may extend well
inland from the waterfront and shoreline along tidal inlets,
rivers and bays, which could flood some roads, homes and
business that typically don't experience flooding. Cars parked
in vulnerable areas will likely be flooded and damaged.
* SHORELINE IMPACTS FOR OCEANFRONT...Large breaking waves of 5 to
10 ft along on an east to west sweep will result in significant
beach erosion and flooding. Widespread dune erosion is likely,
resulting in some damage to dune structures.