Weather Alert in New York
Flood Advisory issued February 22 at 5:37PM EST until February 23 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY
AREAS AFFECTED: Orange, NY; Putnam, NY; Rockland, NY; Westchester, NY
DESCRIPTION: * WHAT...Around 1 ft of inundation above ground level likely in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. * WHERE...A portion of southeast New York, including the following counties, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester. * WHEN...Until 400 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect around 1 ft of inundation above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 529 PM EST, This water level forecast has been leaned towards a high end scenario, providing a margin of safety. It is highly dependent on timing of windshift from northeast to north storm force winds with respect to the time of high tide. If shift to northerly winds occurs earlier than time of high tide, water levels will fall to the low end or even below the forecast range. - HUDSON RIVER AT PIERMONT NY MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.9 FT, MODERATE 6.9 FT, MAJOR 7.9 FT MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/02 PM 4.2/ 4.7 0.2/ 0.7 1.5/ 2.0 1 NONE 23/02 AM 6.2/ 6.7 2.2/ 2.7 2.7/ 3.2 1 MINOR - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
INSTRUCTION: Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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