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NYC Braces for Coastal Flooding and Fierce Winds
18 Dec
Summary
- Coastal flood advisories are active for parts of NYC and New Jersey.
- Expected inundation ranges from half a foot to one foot in vulnerable areas.
- Drivers are warned against driving through flooded roads or around barricades.
A strong storm system is poised to impact New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey, prompting the issuance of coastal flood advisories. The National Weather Service has highlighted specific areas, including parts of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and northern New Jersey, where advisories will be in effect.
Residents in vulnerable locations, particularly on Long Island and in Queens, can expect up to one foot of coastal inundation between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Friday. Lower levels of inundation, up to half a foot, are projected for areas such as Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and several counties in New Jersey during a similar morning timeframe.
Authorities are advising all drivers to allow for extra travel time and to exercise extreme caution. It is strongly recommended that individuals do not attempt to drive through flooded roads or navigate around barricades, as these conditions pose significant risks.
