Alertes en vigueurEastchester, NY

What: 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level likely in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
Where: In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield and Southern New Haven Counties. In New York, Southern Westchester County.
When: From midnight tonight to 5 AM EST Monday.
Coastal Flood Impacts: Widespread moderate flooding of vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline likely. 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level possible in low lying, vulnerable areas. This would result in numerous road closures and cause widespread flooding of low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/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.
Additional Details: This water level forecast has been leaned towards a high end scenario, providing a margin of safety. It is highly dependent on timing of windshift from northeast to north storm force winds with respect to the time of high tide. If shift to northerly winds occurs earlier than time of high tide, water levels will fall to the low end or even below the forecast range.

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.

Multiple Bands of Heavy Snow to Impact the Area Overnight Bands of heavy snow will move across the area through the overnight as low pressure rapidly intensifies to the south. Some of these bands will produce 2 to 3 inches per hour rates. However, in between bands, snowfall rates may drop off to about an inch per hour. Farther to the west, across western portions of the Lower Hudson Valley and interior portions of northeast New Jersey there will be a sharp back edge to the heavy snow and some uncertainty as to how far these bands get. This could impact snowfall totals across this area. Additionally, winds will become a factor as the night progresses. Blizzard conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.

What: Around 1 ft of inundation above ground level likely in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
Where: A portion of southeast New York, including the following counties, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester.
When: Until 400 AM EST Monday.
Impacts: Minor coastal flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect around 1 ft of inundation above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, and lawns near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Additional Details: - At 529 PM EST, This water level forecast has been leaned towards a high end scenario, providing a margin of safety. It is highly dependent on timing of windshift from northeast to north storm force winds with respect to the time of high tide. If shift to northerly winds occurs earlier than time of high tide, water levels will fall to the low end or even below the forecast range. - HUDSON RIVER AT PIERMONT NY MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.9 FT, MODERATE 6.9 FT, MAJOR 7.9 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 -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 22/02 PM 4.2/ 4.7 0.2/ 0.7 1.5/ 2.0 1 NONE 23/02 AM 6.2/ 6.7 2.2/ 2.7 2.7/ 3.2 1 MINOR - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.