Full Notification

* WHAT...1 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Hudson, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union Counties. In New York, New York (Manhattan), Richmond (Staten Island) and Kings (Brooklyn) Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 10 AM EST Wednesday.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Widespread minor 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. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

* RIVERINE IMPACTS...Runoff coinciding with the Wednesday morning high tide will exacerbate street and property flooding issues along tidal portions of the Hackensack and Passaic Rivers in Bergen, Essex and Hudson Counties.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak surge of 4 to 5 ft will likely be between times of high tide Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. The timing of an offshore windshift before the time of high tide Wednesday morning should keep water levels below moderate flood levels, but will exacerbate riverine flooding along tidal reaches of the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers. In addition, heavy rain during the Tuesday evening high tide will likely exacerbate urban and poor drainage flood issues for coastal and shoreline roads.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HUDSON ... EASTERN BERGEN ... EASTERN ESSEX ... EASTERN UNION ... NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) ... RICHMOND (STATEN IS.) ... KINGS (BROOKLYN)

Instructions:

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.