Full Notification

* WHAT...1 to locally 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 7 AM to 2 PM EST Saturday.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Minor flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Expect 1 to locally 2 ft 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 minor flooding.

* RIVERINE IMPACTS...Runoff coinciding with the Saturday 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...The timing of a wind shift from southeasterly to southwesterly gales in relation to the time of high tide Saturday morning will be key to the water level forecast. This will be refined over the next 24 to 36 hours.

* 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.