Weather Alerts for W. Essex County

Issued by the National Weather Service

Coastal Flood Advisory  COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY   Coastal Flood Advisory
W. ESSEX COUNTY

Areas Affected:
Hudson - Eastern Essex - Eastern Union - Richmond (Staten Is.) - Kings (Brooklyn) - Southern Queens - Southern Nassau
Effective: Wed, 11/13 5:27pm Updated: Thu, 11/14 12:10am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 11/14 9:00am Severity: Minor Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Hudson, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union
Counties. In New York, Richmond (Staten Island), Kings
(Brooklyn), Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 9 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Minor to locally moderate flooding in the more
vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some
roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks,
lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the
waterfront will experience minor flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minor coastal flooding is also likely with
the morning high tide cycle on Friday and may also be possible
on Saturday.

Information:
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.