Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Southern Westchester Coastal Flood Advisory Coastal Flood Advisory in effect until Wednesday, 2:00 AM EDT. Source: U.S. National Weather Service

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...One to locally two feet of inundation above ground level in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield, Southern New Haven, Southern Middlesex and Southern New London Counties. In New York, Southern Westchester County. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding is possible in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. 1 to locally 2 feet of inundation above ground level is possible 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...Large breaking waves of 10 to 15 ft will result in considerable erosion of dune structures and localized overwashes along the ocean beach front. This may resulting in some flooding of roadways and vulnerable structures behind protective dunes. * BEACH IMPACTS...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. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surge has peaked between the times of high tide, but with potential for residual surge to remain, a reasonable worst case scenario of minor coastal flood impacts has been maintained. If the surge subsides this evening, then little to no impacts will be experienced. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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