Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued September 24 at 6:03PM EDT until September 26 at 12:00PM 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...For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one to two feet
of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas
near the waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in
vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...Richmond (Staten Island) County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, through Friday
morning. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday afternoon
through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Late Friday afternoon 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.
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:
Richmond (Staten Is.)
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov