Governor Andrew Cuomo today urged New Yorkers to prepare for a
coastal storm which will impact most of New York State, especially New
York City and Long Island. Heavy rain, snow, sleet and freezing rain
along with strong gusting winds are forecast with the biggest impacts
forecast for downstate with high winds and the potential for coastal
shoreline flooding.
“As this storm could cause power outages across downstate and flooding for communities near the coastline, I am directing all relevant state agencies to be on alert and ready to respond to whatever Mother Nature throws our way,” said Governor Cuomo. “We will be closely monitoring storm conditions and deploying resources and equipment as necessary. I encourage all New Yorkers in these areas to plan ahead, avoid unnecessary travel, and above all else – stay safe.”
Lower Hudson Valley, NYC & Long Island Area
Heavy rain should move into the area Monday morning with the heaviest rain falling Monday evening. One to three inches of rain is likely, but three to four inches is possible. Minor urban flooding should be expected with the likely rainfall totals, but more serious urban and small stream flooding is possible with rainfall amounts over four inches. Coastal flooding will likely be minor for multiple high tide cycles Monday into Tuesday morning. If the surges coincide with the heaviest rain and strongest wind, moderate coastal flooding could occur. Widespread dune erosion and localized wash overs are possible along the Atlantic Ocean coast. Sea levels may be between 16 and 22 feet on the ocean and 6 to 12 feet on the sound. Strong winds are expected throughout Monday with winds between 30 and 40 mph with gusts as high at 60 mph and 70 mph on the Island. There is a high wind warning in effect for New York City and Long Island. A coastal flood watch/advisory is in effect for the western Long Island, Long Island coastline, and portions of NY Harbor.
Central and Northern New York
A major winter storm could affect a large part of central and northern New York. The potential exists for heavy wet snow which could accumulate enough to produce power outages and very difficult travel conditions Monday afternoon and night. Accumulations of 3 to 7 inches are possible depending on location, mainly in higher elevations. High winds could also exacerbate power outages as the storm moves through the region.
State Agency Preparations
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Office of Emergency Management is coordinating preparations and resource allocations with state agencies and local governments in anticipation of the storm. The State Emergency Operations and Watch Centers will be staffed for enhanced monitoring through the day tomorrow. The stockpile in Guilderland, Albany County is prepared with two High Axle Vehicles, each equipped with an inflatable raft, adult and child Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), blankets, hand tools and foldable ladders, four zodiac style boats with outboards on 2 trailers, spare PFDs, spare outboards on two trailers; several PWC on trailers; three enclosed and tracked Utility Tracked Vehicles, and one tracked Sport Utility Vehicle. The Brentwood stockpile in Nassau County has staged two High Axle Vehicles each equipped with an inflatable raft, adult and child Personal Flotation Devices, blankets, hand tools and foldable ladders and the Brentwood & JFK Stockpiles each have one Sandbagger and there are 195,000 sandbags; various generators, light towers and pumps ready to deploy if necessary.
“As this storm could cause power outages across downstate and flooding for communities near the coastline, I am directing all relevant state agencies to be on alert and ready to respond to whatever Mother Nature throws our way,” said Governor Cuomo. “We will be closely monitoring storm conditions and deploying resources and equipment as necessary. I encourage all New Yorkers in these areas to plan ahead, avoid unnecessary travel, and above all else – stay safe.”
Lower Hudson Valley, NYC & Long Island Area
Heavy rain should move into the area Monday morning with the heaviest rain falling Monday evening. One to three inches of rain is likely, but three to four inches is possible. Minor urban flooding should be expected with the likely rainfall totals, but more serious urban and small stream flooding is possible with rainfall amounts over four inches. Coastal flooding will likely be minor for multiple high tide cycles Monday into Tuesday morning. If the surges coincide with the heaviest rain and strongest wind, moderate coastal flooding could occur. Widespread dune erosion and localized wash overs are possible along the Atlantic Ocean coast. Sea levels may be between 16 and 22 feet on the ocean and 6 to 12 feet on the sound. Strong winds are expected throughout Monday with winds between 30 and 40 mph with gusts as high at 60 mph and 70 mph on the Island. There is a high wind warning in effect for New York City and Long Island. A coastal flood watch/advisory is in effect for the western Long Island, Long Island coastline, and portions of NY Harbor.
Central and Northern New York
A major winter storm could affect a large part of central and northern New York. The potential exists for heavy wet snow which could accumulate enough to produce power outages and very difficult travel conditions Monday afternoon and night. Accumulations of 3 to 7 inches are possible depending on location, mainly in higher elevations. High winds could also exacerbate power outages as the storm moves through the region.
State Agency Preparations
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Office of Emergency Management is coordinating preparations and resource allocations with state agencies and local governments in anticipation of the storm. The State Emergency Operations and Watch Centers will be staffed for enhanced monitoring through the day tomorrow. The stockpile in Guilderland, Albany County is prepared with two High Axle Vehicles, each equipped with an inflatable raft, adult and child Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs), blankets, hand tools and foldable ladders, four zodiac style boats with outboards on 2 trailers, spare PFDs, spare outboards on two trailers; several PWC on trailers; three enclosed and tracked Utility Tracked Vehicles, and one tracked Sport Utility Vehicle. The Brentwood stockpile in Nassau County has staged two High Axle Vehicles each equipped with an inflatable raft, adult and child Personal Flotation Devices, blankets, hand tools and foldable ladders and the Brentwood & JFK Stockpiles each have one Sandbagger and there are 195,000 sandbags; various generators, light towers and pumps ready to deploy if necessary.
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Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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