Governor Kathy Hochul today directed State agencies to prepare for a coastal storm expected to impact New York State through the weekend and urged New Yorkers, particularly those in shoreline and low-lying coastal communities on Long Island, and in New York City and the lower Mid-Hudson, to take necessary precautions ahead of the storm forecasted to bring high winds, dangerous surf and potential flooding.
“We do not currently anticipate widespread damage from this system but hazards along our coastlines, including dangerous surf and flooding, pose a very real threat to personal safety,” Governor Hochul said. “We also know how quickly coastal storms can change course, so I urge New Yorkers in the affected regions to stay vigilant, monitor local weather forecasts and be ready to act if conditions change. Our state agencies are closely tracking this storm, and we want to ensure everyone remains safe, informed and prepared.”
Strong, gusty winds are expected to develop mid-week as the storm intensifies off the coast. Starting Wednesday afternoon, persistent winds combined with high tides will likely cause minor to moderate coastal flooding and beach erosion. The storm begins mid-week, but coastal flooding and high surf threats are forecast to last through the weekend. Depending on the storm’s exact path, which remains highly uncertain, periods of rain and gusty winds are also possible late Friday into the weekend, especially in New York City and on Long Island…