* WHAT...Heat index values up to 101.
* WHERE...Northern Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and
Southern Westchester Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 98 expected.
* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York,
Southern Westchester County.
* WHEN...From noon Friday to 6 PM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has
issued an Air Quality Health Advisory for the following counties:
New York, Bronx, Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, Suffolk,
Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam
from 11 AM to 11 PM EDT Friday.
Air quality levels in outdoor air are predicted to be greater than
an Air Quality Index value of 100 for the pollutant of Ground Level
Ozone. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, was created as an easy way to
correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale. The higher
the AQI value, the greater the health concern.
When pollution levels are elevated, the New York State Department of
Health recommends that individuals consider limiting strenuous
outdoor physical activity to reduce the risk of adverse health
effects. People who may be especially sensitive to the effects of
elevated levels of pollutants include the very young, and those with
preexisting respiratory problems such as asthma or heart disease.
Those with symptoms should consider consulting their personal
physician.
A toll free air quality hotline has been established so New York
residents can stay informed on the air quality situation. The toll
free number is 1 800 5 3 5, 1 3 4 5.
* WHAT...Up to one and a half feet of inundation above ground
level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and
shoreline.
* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New
York, Southern Westchester County.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline this evening.
Expect up to 1 1/2 feet of inundation above ground level in
low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property
including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with
basements near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional rounds of minor flooding are
likely through mid to late week.
* WHAT...Up to one and a half feet of inundation above ground level
expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New
York, Southern Westchester County.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline this evening.
Expect up to 1 1/2 feet of inundation above ground level
in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying
property including parking lots, parks, lawns and
homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront will
experience shallow flooding.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional rounds of minor flooding are
likely through mid to late week.
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey,
and southeast New York.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, including the following
areas, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven,
Northern New London, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex,
Southern New Haven and Southern New London, northeast New Jersey,
including the following areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex,
Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western
Essex, Western Passaic and Western Union, and southeast New York,
including the following areas, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York
(Manhattan), Northeast Suffolk, Northern Nassau, Northern Queens,
Northern Westchester, Northwest Suffolk, Putnam, Richmond (Staten
Island), Rockland, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Nassau, Southern
Queens, Southern Westchester and Southwest Suffolk.
* WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- One to three inches of rain, with locally higher amounts, is
expected.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 to 65
mph expected. Isolated gusts up to 70 mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey
and southeast New York.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down numerous tree limbs, as
well as scattered trees and power lines. Power outages are
likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles.
* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level with this
evening and Wednesday morning high tides expected in
vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield and Southern New
Haven Counties. In New York, Southern Westchester, Northwest
Suffolk and Northern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Wednesday.
* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Widespread minor flooding is expected
in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and
shoreline. Expect around 1 to 2 feet of inundation above
ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and
low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and
homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront will
experience shallow flooding.
* RIVERINE IMPACTS...Freshwater runoff coinciding with this
evening and Wednesday morning high tides will exacerbate street
and property flooding issues along tidal reaches of rivers in
southern CT and Westchester. Surge up the Hudson River with the
Wednesday morning high tide will likely cause minor flooding for
low-lying river-front communities in Westchester, Rockland,
Orange and Putnam counties.
* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 3 to 5 ft during this
evening high tide. This may result in beach erosion, and wave
splashover onto shoreline roads and properties. Wave action
should subside to 2 to 3 ft for the Wednesday morning high
tide.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak surge of 4 to 5 ft will likely be
between times of high tide this evening and Wednesday morning.
The timing of an offshore windshift before the time of high
tide Wednesday morning should keep water levels below moderate
flood levels, but will exacerbate riverine flooding along
tidal reaches of southern CT and Westchester Rivers. In
addition, heavy rain during this evening high tide will likely
exacerbate urban and poor drainage flood issues for coastal
and shoreline roads.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, including the following
areas, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven,
Northern New London, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex,
Southern New Haven and Southern New London and southeast New York,
including the following areas, Northern Westchester, Putnam and
Southern Westchester.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in widespread moderate
flooding of rivers, creeks, and streams. Widespread urban and poor
drainage flooding is expected as well.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A major storm system will impact the area tonight into
Wednesday with heavy rainfall likely. Rainfall amounts of
2 to 4 inches are forecast with localized higher amounts
possible during this time. This combined with a snowpack
across portions of the watch area along with saturated
grounds will lead to rapid runoff into area rivers and
streams.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood