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Coastal Flood Statement 21, NWS New York, NY

April 12, 2020Essex County, Hudson County, Union County, New Jersey; 4 counties in New York

NWS New York, NY issued this coastal flood statement at Apr 12, 2020, 5:01 PM EDT for Essex County, Hudson County, Union County, New Jersey; 4 counties in New York. It took effect at Apr 13, 2020, 12:00 PM EDT. It was in force for 6 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Apr 12, 2020, 5:01 PM EDT (21:01 UTC)
In effect from: Apr 13, 2020, 12:00 PM EDT
Expired: Apr 13, 2020, 6:00 PM EDT
In force: 6 hr
Issued by: NWS New York, NY

Counties Essex County, NJ, Hudson County, NJ, Union County, NJ, Bronx County, NY, New York County, NY, Richmond County, NY, Westchester County, NY

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The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 98 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:03 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 101 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

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Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

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Mixed-layer CAPE: 0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL: 2062 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 52 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 123 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 175 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 0.0
Supercell composite: 0.0

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The text

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717 
WHUS41 KOKX 122101
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
501 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

NYZ075-079>081-178-179-132200-
/O.NEW.KOKX.CF.Y.0009.200413T1600Z-200413T2200Z/
Kings (Brooklyn)-Northeastern Suffolk-Southwestern Suffolk-
Southeastern Suffolk-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
501 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding and shoreline
  impacts during Monday afternoon high tide.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Northeastern Suffolk, Southwestern 
  Suffolk, Southeastern Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern 
  Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...From noon to 6 PM EDT Monday.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor to locally moderate 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. Localized areas of 
  2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation are possible. Several roads and low 
  lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and 
  homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront will 
  experience shallow flooding. Vehicles parked in the most 
  vulnerable areas near the waterfront may become flooded.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Along the Atlantic ocean beach front of 
  Long Island, large breaking waves of 12 to 16 ft will result in 
  significant beach erosion. Areas of dune erosion and localized 
  overwashes are possible, which would result in some flooding of 
  roadways and vulnerable structures behind protective dunes. 
  Along the Brooklyn beachfront and Orient Point, breaking waves 
  of 4 to 7 ft will result in beach erosion with minor dune 
  erosion, localized damage to dune structures and wave 
  splashovers possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

NEW YORK HARBOR AT THE BATTERY NYC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.2 FT, MODERATE 8.5 FT, MAJOR 9.6 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.2 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.6 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------   
 13/02 PM   6.9/ 7.4   1.9/ 2.3   2.5/ 3.0    2-4     MINOR   


JAMAICA BAY AT INWOOD NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.5 FT, MODERATE 8.2 FT, MAJOR 9.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.3 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------  
 13/02 PM   7.7/ 8.2   1.8/ 2.2   2.5/ 3.0    1-3    MIN-MOD    


JAMAICA BAY AT ROCKAWAY INLET NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.3 FT, MODERATE 8.3 FT, MAJOR 9.3 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------   
 13/01 PM   7.7/ 8.2   2.1/ 2.6   2.8/ 3.4    4-7     MINOR    


FLAX POND AT OLD FIELD NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 9.2 FT, MODERATE 10.2 FT, MAJOR 12.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 4.9 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------  
 13/05 PM   8.8/ 9.3   1.5/ 2.0   2.2/ 2.7     3       NONE    


ORIENT HARBOR AT ORIENT POINT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.7 FT, MODERATE 5.7 FT, MAJOR 6.7 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------   
 13/04 PM   4.7/ 5.2   2.0/ 2.5   2.5/ 3.0    4-7     MINOR    


PECONIC RIVER AT RIVERHEAD NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.6 FT, MODERATE 6.3 FT, MAJOR 7.1 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.3 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 13/05 PM   5.9/ 6.4   2.6/ 3.1   3.2/ 3.7    2-3     MINOR    


GREAT SOUTH BAY AT WATCH HILL/FIRE ISLAND NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.1 FT, MODERATE 3.6 FT, MAJOR 4.1 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 2.7 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  -Localized areas of 
  2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation are possible. -------   
 13/05 PM   2.7/ 3.2   1.4/ 1.9   1.8/ 2.2    2-3      NONE    


GREAT SOUTH BAY AT LINDENHURST NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.1 FT, MODERATE 3.6 FT, MAJOR 4.1 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------   
 13/04 PM   3.2/ 3.7   1.8/ 2.2   2.1/ 2.6     3     MIN-MOD    


MORICHES BAY AT EAST MORICHES NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.4 FT, MODERATE 5.4 FT, MAJOR 6.4 FT 
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------  
 13/02 PM   4.0/ 4.5   1.4/ 1.9   2.2/ 2.7     3      MINOR    


FORT POND BAY AT MONTAUK NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.3 FT, MAJOR 7.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------   
 13/03 PM   3.9/ 4.4   1.4/ 1.9   2.1/ 2.6    5-8      NONE    


EAST ROCKAWAY INLET AT ATLANTIC BEACH NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 7.0 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 2.0 FT, MAJOR 3.0 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------  
 13/01 PM   6.2/ 6.8   1.3/ 1.8   2.2/ 2.7    4-5    MIN-MOD   


HUDSON BAY AT FREEPORT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.7 FT, MODERATE 6.2 FT, MAJOR 6.9 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.2 FT, MODERATE 1.7 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------  
 13/02 PM   6.0/ 6.5   1.5/ 2.0   3.1/ 3.6    1-3    MIN-MOD 


REYNOLDS CHANNEL AT POINT LOOKOUT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.8 FT, MODERATE 6.8 FT, MAJOR 7.8 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.1 FT, MODERATE 2.1 FT, MAJOR 3.1 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------   
 13/01 PM   6.2/ 6.7   1.5/ 2.0   2.7/ 3.2   8-12     MIN-MOD    


&&

$$

CTZ009>012-132200-
/O.NEW.KOKX.CF.Y.0009.200413T1700Z-200413T2200Z/
Southern Fairfield-Southern New Haven-Southern Middlesex-
Southern New London-
501 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 6 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding and shoreline
  impacts during Monday afternoon high tide.

* WHERE...Southern Fairfield, Southern New Haven, Southern 
  Middlesex and Southern New London Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM to 6 PM EDT Monday.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor to locally moderate flooding is
  expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront
  and shoreline. Expect around 1 to locally 2 feet of inundation
  above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Localized 
  areas of 2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation are possible. Several roads
  and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and
  homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront will 
  experience shallow flooding. Vehicles parked in the most 
  vulnerable areas near the waterfront may become flooded.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 4 to 6 ft along the south
  shore of Connecticut will result in beach erosion and wave 
  splashover onto shoreline roads and properties, with localized 
  damage to shoreline structures possible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

BRIDGEPORT HARBOR AT BRIDGEPORT CT
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 8.9 FT, MODERATE 10.4 FT, MAJOR 11.4 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 4.1 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------   
 13/05 PM   8.7/ 9.2   1.4/ 1.9   2.1/ 2.6    4-5    MIN-MOD    


STAMFORD HARBOR AT STAMFORD CT
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 9.4 FT, MODERATE 11.0 FT, MAJOR 12.4 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 3.1 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------  
 13/05 PM   9.3/ 9.8   1.4/ 1.9   2.2/ 2.7    3-4    MIN-MOD    

NEW HAVEN HARBOR AT NEW HAVEN CT
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 8.6 FT, MODERATE 9.2 FT, MAJOR 10.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------   
 13/05 PM   8.2/ 8.7   1.5/ 2.0   2.2/ 2.7    4-6    MIN-MOD   


THAMES RIVER AT NEW LONDON CT
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.0 FT, MODERATE 6.0 FT, MAJOR 7.8 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 4.7 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------  
 13/03 PM   5.0/ 5.5   1.9/ 2.3   2.6/ 3.1    4-6    MIN-MOD    

&&

$$

NJZ006-106-108-NYZ074-131900-
/O.NEW.KOKX.CF.S.0021.200413T1600Z-200413T1900Z/
Hudson-Eastern Essex-Eastern Union-Richmond (Staten Island)-
501 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

* WHAT...Less than one foot of inundation above ground level 
  possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Hudson, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union 
  Counties. In New York, Richmond (Staten Island) County.

* WHEN...Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable 
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

NYZ071>073-132200-
/O.NEW.KOKX.CF.S.0021.200413T1600Z-200413T2200Z/
Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-
501 PM EDT Sun Apr 12 2020

* WHAT...Less than one half foot of inundation above ground level
  possible in vulnerable areas Scattered anear the waterfront and
  shoreline.

* WHERE...New York (Manhattan), Southern Westchester and Bronx 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable 
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS New York, NY issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Apr 12, 3:54 PM EDT	High Wind Warning	OKX	Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, Union	27 hr
Apr 12, 3:54 PM EDT	Wind Advisory	OKX	Passaic	19 hr
Apr 12, 3:32 PM EDT	Storm Warning	OKX		28 hr
Apr 12, 5:01 PM EDT	Coastal Flood Advisory	OKX	Kings, Nassau, Queens, Suffolk	25 hr

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Sources

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