Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 5:14AM EDT until September 27

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, and locally up to 2 1/2
feet of inundation above ground level in vulnerable areas near
the waterfront and shoreline. For the High Surf Advisory, large
breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High
Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn) and Southern Queens Counties.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 6 PM EDT Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Sunday. For the
High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday evening.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Widespread moderate to locally major
flooding of vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
Major flooding is primarily a concern for vulnerable communities
along Jamaica Bay, particularly along the north facing shoreline
of the Rockaways. This will result in numerous road closures and
cause widespread flooding of low lying property including
parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with
basements near the waterfront. Vehicles parked in vulnerable
areas near the waterfront will likely become flooded. Flooding
will also extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers
and bays.

* BEACHFRONT IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 5 to 9 feet along with
elevated water levels will result in widespread dune erosion
and beach flooding. Localized overwashes are possible where
dune structures are compromised, resulting in some flooding of
roadways and vulnerable structures behind protective dunes.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion. 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.