AREAS AFFECTED : SOUTHERN NASSAU
* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation
above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Watch, two to
three feet of inundation above ground level possible in
vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...Southern Nassau County.
* WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday
afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 7 PM this
evening to 9 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from
Friday evening through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near the
waterfront and shoreline, including roads, parking lots,
parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the
waterfront. Numerous road closures are likely, and vehicles
parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely
become flooded. 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...Beach flooding and erosion likely Friday
into the weekend.