NASSAU COUNTY, NY — A coastal flood warning is in effect until 2 p.m. Thursday, after which the warning level will be raised to a caution for northern Nassau County for Friday morning through Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.
It may rain, but it doesn’t have to.
“A new storm is taking shape off the Mid-Atlantic coast and southern New England coast and will bring rain to parts of the Northeast, with the risk of localized flooding through Friday,” said Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather’s senior meteorologist. “However, where rain from the coastal storm doesn’t arrive, many more days of dry weather are expected.”
September was quite dry in the region, and if parts of the Midwest and the Northeast continue to be rain-free, this month could be one of the driest Septembers on record, Sosnowski said.
On Thursday, minor flooding may occur in the more vulnerable areas near the water and shore. Some roads and low-lying properties, including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the water, will experience minor flooding.
On Friday, there is a risk of widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near the shore, including roads, parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the shore. Numerous road closures are possible, and vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the shore could be inundated. Flooding will also spread inland from the shore along tidal rivers and bays.
There is also a possibility of further flooding along the coast, at least until the weekend.
If you must travel, allow extra time as some roads may be closed, the NWS said. Do not drive around barricades or through waters of unknown depth. Take necessary steps to protect property at risk of flooding.
Here is the five-day forecast for northern Nassau from the NWS:
Thursday
Partly sunny this morning, then mostly cloudy. Maximum temperatures around 24 degrees. Northeast winds 16 to 24 km/h with gusts up to 40 km/h.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain in the evening, then a chance of rain after midnight. Lows around 65°F. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. A 30% chance of rain.
Friday
Partly sunny with a 40% chance of rain. Highs around 24 degrees. Northeast winds 16 to 24 km/h with gusts up to 40 km/h.
Friday night
Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain, especially in the evenings. Lows below 15 degrees. Northeast winds 16 to 24 km/h. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain in the morning. Highs around 24 degrees. Northeast winds 16 to 24 km/h. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Maximum temperatures around 25 degrees.
Sunday night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs around 70.
Monday night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
