SOUTHWEST SUFFOLK; SOUTHEAST SUFFOLK — * WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...Southwest Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties.
* WHEN...From 9 AM to 3 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline of the western reaches of the Great South Bay in areas such as Lindenhurst, also along the south fork of Long Island in areas with a northerly exposure such as Montauk and along Napeague Bay. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding. Elsewhere, brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations may occur near the waterfront and shoreline.
Flooding in Southwest Suffolk; Southeast Suffolk 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS