Friday, August 20, 2021

Hurricane Watch Issued for Eastern Long Island...

Hurricane Watch

Henri Local Watch/Warning Statement/Advisory Number 18

National Weather Service New York NY  AL082021

529 AM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021


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Southwest Suffolk-

529 AM EDT Fri Aug 20 2021


...HURRICANE WATCH IN EFFECT...

...STORM SURGE WATCH IN EFFECT...


A Hurricane Watch means hurricane-force winds are possible somewhere

within this area within the next 48 hours


A Storm Surge Watch means life-threatening inundation, from rising

water moving inland from the coastline, is possible somewhere within

this area within the next 48 hours


* LOCATIONS AFFECTED

    - Lindenhurst

    - Sayville

    - Patchogue


* WIND

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Below tropical storm force wind

        - Peak Wind Forecast: 10-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph


    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for wind 39

      to 57 mph

        - PLAN: Plan for hazardous wind of equivalent tropical storm

          force.

        - PREPARE: Efforts to protect property should now be

          underway. Prepare for limited wind damage.

        - ACT: Act now to complete preparations before the wind

          becomes hazardous.


    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored

          mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.

        - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or

          uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees

          are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown

          over.

        - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within

          urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving

          conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.

        - Scattered power and communications outages.


* STORM SURGE

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST: Localized storm surge possible

        - Peak Storm Surge Inundation: The potential for 1-3 feet

          above ground somewhere within surge prone areas

        - Window of concern: Around high tide


    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for storm

      surge flooding greater than 1 foot above ground

        - PLAN: Plan for storm surge flooding greater than 1 foot

          above ground.

        - PREPARE: Efforts should now be underway to prepare for

          storm surge flooding, especially in low-lying vulnerable

          areas.

        - ACT: Take actions to protect life and property. Prepare to

          leave if evacuation orders are given for your area.


    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Limited

        - Localized inundation with storm surge flooding mainly along

          immediate shorelines and in low lying spots, or in areas

          farther inland near where higher surge waters move ashore.

        - Sections of near shore roads and parking lots become

          overspread with surge water. Driving conditions dangerous

          in places where surge water covers the road.

        - Moderate beach erosion. Heavy surf also breaching dunes,

          mainly in usually vulnerable locations. Strong and frequent

          rip currents.

        - Minor to locally moderate damage to marinas, docks,

          boardwalks, and piers. A few small craft broken away from

          moorings.


* FLOODING RAIN

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Peak Rainfall Amounts: 1-3 inches, with locally higher

          amounts


    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Potential for

      moderate flooding rain

        - PLAN: Emergency plans should include the potential for

          moderate flooding from heavy rain. Evacuations and rescues

          are possible.

        - PREPARE: Consider protective actions if you are in an area

          vulnerable to flooding.

        - ACT: Heed any flood watches and warnings. Failure to take

          action may result in serious injury or loss of life.


    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Significant

        - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations

          and rescues.

        - Rivers and streams may quickly become swollen with swifter

          currents and may overspill their banks in a few places,

          especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams,

          creeks, canals, and ditches may overflow.

        - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken

          foundations. Several places may experience expanded areas

          of rapid inundation at underpasses, low lying spots, and

          poor drainage areas. Some streets and parking lots take on

          moving water as storm drains and retention ponds overflow.

          Driving conditions become hazardous. Some road and bridge

          closures.


* TORNADO

    - LATEST LOCAL FORECAST:

        - Situation is unfavorable for tornadoes


    - THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY THAT INCLUDES TYPICAL FORECAST

      UNCERTAINTY IN TRACK, SIZE AND INTENSITY: Tornadoes not expected

        - PLAN: Tornadoes are not expected. Showers and thunderstorms

          with gusty winds may still occur.

        - PREPARE: Little to no preparations needed to protect

          against tornadoes at this time. Keep informed of the latest

          tornado situation.

        - ACT: Listen for changes in the forecast.


    - POTENTIAL IMPACTS: Little to None

        - Little to no potential impacts from tornadoes.


* FOR MORE INFORMATION:

    - http://scoem.suffolkcountyny.gov

    - https://weather.gov/nyc

    - https://ready.gov/hurricanes



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