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Coastal Flood Statement 37, NWS New York, NY

October 30, 2021Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, New York; Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

NWS New York, NY issued this coastal flood statement at Oct 30, 2021, 4:31 AM EDT for Nassau County, Suffolk County, Westchester County, New York; Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. It took effect at Oct 30, 2021, 5:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 4 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 30, 2021, 4:31 AM EDT (08:31 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 30, 2021, 5:00 AM EDT
Expired
Oct 30, 2021, 9:00 AM EDT
In force
4 hr
Issued by
NWS New York, NY

Counties Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT, Nassau County, NY, Suffolk County, NY, Westchester County, NY

The radar

The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:33 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 00:00Z, 8.5 hours before the alert went out and 41 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2021-10-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2021-10-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 209 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
809 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
51 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
209 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
420 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

786 
WHUS41 KOKX 300831
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
431 AM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021

NYZ179-302300-
/O.EXT.KOKX.CF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-211030T1000Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.CF.S.0036.211030T1900Z-211030T2300Z/
Southern Nassau-
431 AM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of 
  inundation above ground level in vulnerable areas near the 
  waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Statement, up 
  to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in 
  vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early 
  this morning. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 3 PM EDT 
  this afternoon through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding in the most vulnerable
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline this morning. Expect
  around 1 foot 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. Brief
  minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the
  waterfront and shoreline this afternoon.


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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 30/03 AM   5.9/ 6.4   0.9/ 1.4   2.2/ 2.7    6-7     MINOR    
 30/04 PM   5.7/ 6.2   0.7/ 1.1   1.4/ 1.9    4-5      NONE    


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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 30/03 AM   5.7/ 6.2   1.1/ 1.6   2.7/ 3.2    8-9     MINOR    
 30/03 PM   5.6/ 6.1   0.9/ 1.4   2.0/ 2.5    5-6     MINOR     


HUDSON BAY AT FREEPORT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 6.5 FT, MAJOR 7.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 30/03 AM   5.9/ 6.4   1.3/ 1.8   3.6/ 4.1     1      MINOR    
 30/03 PM   5.7/ 6.2   1.2/ 1.7   3.1/ 3.6     1      MINOR    

&&

$$

NYZ080-302300-
/O.CON.KOKX.CF.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-211030T1200Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.CF.S.0036.211030T1900Z-211030T2300Z/
Southwest Suffolk-
431 AM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of 
  inundation above ground level in vulnerable areas near the 
  waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Statement, up to
  one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in 
  vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...Southwest Suffolk County.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this 
  morning. For the Coastal Flood Statement, from 3 PM EDT this 
  afternoon through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding in the most vulnerable
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline this morning. Expect
  around 1 foot 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. Brief
  minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the
  waterfront and shoreline this afternoon.


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.

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 30/05 AM   3.1/ 3.6   1.6/ 2.0   2.1/ 2.6     1      MINOR    
 30/06 PM   2.9/ 3.4   1.4/ 1.9   1.7/ 2.1    0-1     MINOR    

GREAT SOUTH BAY AT WEST SAYVILLE NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 30/06 AM   2.7/ 3.2   1.5/ 2.0   2.0/ 2.5    1-2     MINOR    
 30/07 PM   2.6/ 3.1   1.4/ 1.9   1.7/ 2.1    0-1     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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 30/06 AM   2.8/ 3.4   1.5/ 2.0   1.9/ 2.3    1-2     MINOR    
 30/07 PM   2.7/ 3.2   1.4/ 1.9   1.5/ 2.0     0       NONE    


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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 30/04 AM   3.2/ 3.7   0.7/ 1.1   1.4/ 1.9    1-2      NONE    
 30/04 PM   3.2/ 3.7   0.6/ 1.1   1.0/ 1.5     1       NONE    

&&

$$

NYZ079-081-301300-
/O.NEW.KOKX.CF.S.0037.211030T1000Z-211030T1300Z/
Northeast Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk-
431 AM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level 
  expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

CTZ009-NYZ071-177-301300-
/O.NEW.KOKX.CF.S.0037.211030T0900Z-211030T1300Z/
Southern Fairfield-Southern Westchester-Northern Nassau-
431 AM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot 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 and Northern Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT this morning.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc
1 follow-up statement
445 
WHUS41 KOKX 301313
CFWOKX

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
913 AM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021

CTZ009-NYZ071-079-081-177-301415-
/O.EXP.KOKX.CF.S.0037.000000T0000Z-211030T1300Z/
Southern Fairfield-Southern Westchester-Northeast Suffolk-
Southeast Suffolk-Northern Nassau-
913 AM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT HAS EXPIRED...

The time of high tide has past and the threat of coastal
flooding has ended.

$$

NYZ080-179-302300-
/O.CON.KOKX.CF.S.0036.211030T1900Z-211030T2300Z/
Southwest Suffolk-Southern Nassau-
913 AM EDT Sat Oct 30 2021

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground 
  level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront
  and shoreline.

* WHERE...Southern Nassau and Southwest Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding in the most vulnerable
  locations near the waterfront and shoreline this morning. Expect
  around 1 foot 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. Brief
  minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the
  waterfront and shoreline this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

&&

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

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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 30/06 PM   3.0/ 3.5   1.5/ 2.0   1.8/ 2.2    0-1     MINOR    
 

GREAT SOUTH BAY AT WEST SAYVILLE NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.0 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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 30/07 PM   2.7/ 3.2   1.5/ 2.0   1.8/ 2.2    0-1     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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  -------- 
 30/07 PM   2.7/ 3.2   1.4/ 1.9   1.5/ 2.0     0       NONE    
 
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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------   
 30/04 PM   3.2/ 3.7   0.6/ 1.1   1.0/ 1.5     1       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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------   
 30/04 PM   5.7/ 6.2   0.7/ 1.1   1.4/ 1.9    4-5      NONE    


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 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------    
 30/03 PM   5.6/ 6.1   0.9/ 1.4   2.0/ 2.5    5-6     MINOR    
 

HUDSON BAY AT FREEPORT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.0 FT, MODERATE 6.5 FT, MAJOR 7.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.6 FT

             TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE                   
 DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD  
            FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT 
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  -------- 
 30/03 PM   5.7/ 6.2   1.2/ 1.7   3.1/ 3.6     1      MINOR    

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/nyc

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 29, 8:11 PM EDTCoastal Flood StatementOKXNassau, Suffolk23 hr
Oct 29, 10:06 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementOKXPutnam, Westchester39 min
Oct 30, 3:21 AM EDTSmall Craft AdvisoryOKX60 hr

Nearby

Coastal Flood Statements in New York, 2021Coastal Flood Statements in Connecticut, 2021Every coastal flood statement in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.