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Yorktown Police Department
Thursday September 19th, 2024 :: 06:30 a.m. EDT

Community

Coastal Flood Watch until 05:00PM Friday

* WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, one to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline. For the Coastal Flood Watch, one to two feet of inundation above ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Southern Fairfield County. In New York, Southern Westchester County.

* WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 2 PM EDT this afternoon. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight tonight to 3 AM EDT Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Friday morning through Friday afternoon.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS FRIDAY...Potential for widespread flooding of vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline, including roads, parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront. Numerous road closures are possible, and vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will potentially become flooded. Flooding will also extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers and bays.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS TODAY AND TONIGHT...Minor flooding in the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Some roads and low lying properties including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience minor flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is the potential for additional rounds of coastal flooding through at least the weekend.

* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHERN FAIRFIELD ... SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER

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.

Address/Location
Yorktown Police Department
1 Captain Kenneth Sgroi Plaza.
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch

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