AREAS AFFECTED : SOUTHERN QUEENS
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to one half foot of
inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas
near the waterfront and shoreline. For the High Rip Current
Risk, dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Southern Queens County.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Statement, until 9 PM EDT this
evening. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Sunday morning
through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Life-threatening
rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone.
Anyone visiting the beaches should stay out of the surf. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional minor coastal flooding for the
most vulnerable location is possible Monday night.