Broad Channel, NY Weather Warnings
Flood
Flood Watch issued June 22 at 2:54PM EDT until June 23 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic and Western Union and southeast New York, including the following areas, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Queens, Richmond (Staten Island) and Southern Queens. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and occasional thunderstorms with high amounts of moisture are expected to move through the area this afternoon and tonight. These showers and storms will have the potential to produce 1 to 2 inches of rainfall per hour. These rates could result in flash flooding mainly over urban and poor drainage areas, but may also cause smaller streams and creeks to flood. Most spots are likely to see 1 to 2 inches of rain in total through tonight, but locally up to 3 inches cannot be ruled out. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
National Weather Service
Coastal event
Rip Current Statement issued June 22 at 2:55AM EDT until June 22 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...The ocean beaches of New York City, Nassau, and western Suffolk Counties. * WHEN...From late this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The rip current risk will be moderate for much of the day today, then increase to high late in the day as onshore winds increase to 20 to 25 mph and surf heights build to 3 to 4 feet. The high risk may continue into part of Tuesday morning. If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and yell or wave for help.
National Weather Service
Thunderstorm
Marine Weather Statement issued June 22 at 6:04PM EDT by NWS Upton NY The areas affected include... Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM... New York Harbor... At 604 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots. This thunderstorm was located over South Amboy, moving east at 20 knots. The strong thunderstorm will be near... Raritan Bay around 610 PM EDT. Lower New York Harbor and The Verrazano Narrows Bridge around 630 PM EDT. Rockaway Inlet around 640 PM EDT. Mariners can expect gusty winds to around 30 knots, locally higher waves, and lightning strikes. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until this storm passes. Lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded metal objects.
National Weather Service
