SOUTHERN NASSAU — * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...Southern Nassau County.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Friday morning.
* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Subsequent high tide cycles through early Saturday are expected to get near minor coastal flood benchmarks. Therefore additional coastal flood headlines may be needed over the next few days.
Flooding in Southern Nassau can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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