Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued September 24 at 6:03PM EDT until September 26 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level
possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...Northwest Suffolk, Northeast Suffolk and Northern
Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through Saturday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Friday night into early Saturday, 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. 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...Beach flooding and erosion likely Friday
into Saturday.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Northwest Suffolk; Northeast Suffolk; Northern Nassau
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov