Heavy rain, coastal flood advisories in New York, New Jersey on Friday. Here’s what to know.
Coastal flood advisories are in effect as a powerful storm system hits New York City, Long Island and New Jersey on Friday.
The CBS News New York team declared today a First Alert Weather Day for heavy rain and wind gust reaching 50 to 60 mph, potentially, which could cause downed trees and power outages, in addition to flooding.
The rain will likely come in waves and pick up in intensity as the morning goes on, creating a much greater risk of hydroplaning during the commute. Roads near the coast could become impassable during high tide, especially near Long Island’s southern shore.
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MTA Bridges and Tunnels announced that due to the potential for high wind gusts, empty tractor-trailers and tandem trucks are banned at all bridges between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Wild weather ride today
The National Weather Service said coastal flood advisories are in effect Friday, impacting parts of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island’s southern shore and northern New Jersey.
A wind advisory is in effect for the entire area.
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Up to a foot of inundation is expected in vulnerable areas on Long Island and in Queens from 4 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, according to the NWS. Up to half a foot of inundation is expected in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Hudson, Essex and Union counties from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m., the NWS says.
Some roads and other low-lying properties, like parking lots, parks, lawns and basements, will likely be dealing with minor flooding, officials say.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time for travel when flood advisories are in effect and to not drive around barricades or through any flooded roadways.
Unusually warm
Temperatures will be unusually warm to start Friday, climbing into the 50s during the morning commute. Record-high temperatures in the 50s and 60s are even possible.
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Don’t let the warm air fool you. Cold air will rush back in by evening, with wind chills tumbling into the 30s, 20s and even teens.
The bottom line: Secure those holiday decorations, plan for a messy morning commute, and brace for a big temperature drop by Friday evening.
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Looking ahead
Here’s a breakdown of the upcoming forecast:
- Friday morning: Heavy rain and gusty winds — locally damaging winds possible
- Friday afternoon: Showers exit, but still blustery and much colder
- Friday evening: Leftover rain, or even snow, north and west of NYC; temperatures fall into the 40s, but feel much colder
- Saturday: Stays chills with highs in the upper 30s
- Sunday: Rebounds to near-normal temperatures in the mid-40s
Click here for the latest forecast from the First Alert Weather team.
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Tony Sadiku
contributed to this report.
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