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

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, one to two feet 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 14 feet in the surf
zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Southeast Suffolk County.

* 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.
The threat for major flooding is mainly for the north shore of
the south fork and north shore of Fire Island due to additive
wave action potentially exacerbating flooding. 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.

* SHOREFRONT AND BEACH IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 6 to 10 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.