5 National Weather Service alerts are in force for Queens County: 2 coastal flood warnings, a rip current statement, a wind advisory and a high surf advisory.
Checked Sat, Sep 26, 2026, 12:12 PM EDT. Times are Eastern Daylight Time.
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Every product in force for Queens County, worst first, with its full text.
Coastal Flood Warning
Severe
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 5:14AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Issued Until 29 hr 47 min left
Areas Bronx, NY; Northwest Suffolk, NY; Northern Queens, NY; Northern Nassau, NY
Full text
* WHAT...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.
* WHERE...Bronx, Northwest Suffolk, Northern Queens and Northern
Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Sunday.
* COASTAL IMPACTS...Widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near
the waterfront and shoreline, including roads, parking lots,
parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the
waterfront. Numerous road closures are likely, and 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 3 to 6 feet,
along with elevated water levels, will result in areas of dune
erosion with damage to a few waterfront structures possible.
Splashover over seawalls and overwashes where dune structures
are compromised may locally exacerbate flooding of roadways and
vulnerable structures behind protective dunes.
What to do
Take the necessary actions to protect flood prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Coastal Flood Warning issued September 26 at 5:14AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Issued Until 29 hr 47 min left
Areas Kings (Brooklyn), NY; Southern Queens, NY
Full text
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 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 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High
Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn) and Southern Queens Counties.
* 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.
Major flooding is primarily a concern for vulnerable communities
along Jamaica Bay, particularly along the north facing shoreline
of the Rockaways. 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.
* BEACHFRONT IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 5 to 9 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.
What to do
Take the necessary actions to protect flood prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Rip Current Statement issued September 26 at 5:14AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Issued Until 31 hr 47 min left
Areas Kings (Brooklyn), NY; Southern Queens, NY
Full text
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 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 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High
Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn) and Southern Queens Counties.
* 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.
Major flooding is primarily a concern for vulnerable communities
along Jamaica Bay, particularly along the north facing shoreline
of the Rockaways. 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.
* BEACHFRONT IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 5 to 9 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.
What to do
Take the necessary actions to protect flood prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Wind Advisory issued September 26 at 4:40AM EDT until September 27 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Issued Until 17 hr 47 min left
Areas Northern Middlesex, CT; Northern New London, CT; Southern Fairfield, CT; Southern New Haven, CT; Southern Middlesex, CT; Southern New London, CT; Southern Westchester, NY; New York (Manhattan), NY; Bronx, NY; Richmond (Staten Is.), NY; Kings (Brooklyn), NY; Northwest Suffolk, NY; Northeast Suffolk, NY; Southwest Suffolk, NY; Southeast Suffolk, NY; Northern Queens, NY; Northern Nassau, NY; Southern Queens, NY; Southern Nassau, NY
Full text
* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* WHERE...All of New York City and Long Island in southeast New York,
and coastal and southeast Connecticut.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
What to do
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
High Surf Advisory issued September 26 at 5:14AM EDT until September 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Issued Until 31 hr 47 min left
Areas Kings (Brooklyn), NY; Southern Queens, NY
Full text
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, 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 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High
Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn) and Southern Queens Counties.
* 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.
Major flooding is primarily a concern for vulnerable communities
along Jamaica Bay, particularly along the north facing shoreline
of the Rockaways. 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.
* BEACHFRONT IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 5 to 9 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.
What to do
Take the necessary actions to protect flood prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
In the past year the National Weather Service issued 172 alerts for Queens County, including 16 severe thunderstorm warnings, 14 flash flood warnings, 4 coastal flood warnings and 2 freeze warnings.
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