Hurricane Erin set to bring 13-foot waves and coastal flooding to the NYC region
The East Coast of the United States is bracing for the impacts of Hurricane Erin, with coastal flooding and high surf expected in several vulnerable locations.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), there is a possibility for widespread moderate coastal flooding, particularly near the waterfront and shoreline. Some areas, such as low-lying coastal regions and barrier islands, could see more than 2 feet of flooding.
John Murray, a meteorologist for the NWS' New York office, has stated that these predictions are based on the current track of Hurricane Erin, which is currently far offshore.
The coastal flood warning is in effect from 5 p.m. Thursday until 1 a.m. Friday for the southern shores of Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island. The NWS has not issued any specific advisories regarding the potential flooding threat to structures at this time. However, officials are urging people to stay out of the water due to life-threatening rip currents.
The high surf, which is predicted to be particularly hazardous for swimming and other water activities, could potentially pose a threat to structures near the shoreline. The predicted waves at regional beaches are between 4 and 13 feet tall, potentially up to 16 or 17 feet tall.
Meteorologists have also issued high-surf advisories for regional beaches. The biggest effects from the high surf are expected on Thursday night.
The coastal flood warning is not limited to the New York metro area. Cities along the Atlantic coast under coastal flood warnings due to Hurricane Erin until 1 a.m. Friday/Saturday include parts of the Carolinas (e.g., Charleston, Wilmington) and southern Virginia. The highest flooding is expected in these low-lying coastal areas and barrier islands, particularly around Charleston and the Outer Banks.
The National Weather Service has also issued a coastal flood warning for the entire Jersey Shore through 2 a.m. Saturday. The surf, according to John Murray, is very dangerous due to its height.
In light of these predictions, it is advised for residents and visitors in the affected areas to stay informed, prepare for potential flooding, and heed all safety advisories. Stay out of the water and avoid the shoreline during the high surf.
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