Full Notification

* WHAT...1 to 2 ft 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 2 PM Wednesday to 7 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Minor to locally moderate 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The combination of heavy rain, runoff and elevated water levels on Wednesday afternoon and late Wednesday night may cause localized flash flooding along some shoreline roads and properties. The coverage and magnitude of flooding late Wednesday Night will be dependent on track of low pressure, and timing of windshift from easterly gales to northwest gales. This will be refined over the next 24 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.