Rain and Flood Forecast and Alerts

NEW YORK WEATHER AUTHORITY - Given the current forecast data, there could be anywhere from 2 to 4 inches of rain falling over the area this weekend.

Aside from the usual flooding possible in poor drainage areas, additional snow melt across the northern and western suburbs which still have some snow cover will lead to additional flooding. Ice jams may occur on area rivers which will also aggravate the situation.

As we approach the new moon phase this weekend, astronomical tides will be running higher. With a strong and prolonged onshore flow, there will the potential for minor to moderate coastal flooding during the high tide cycles.

The worst may be during Saturday night with tides running 2 - 3 feet above average along the Atlantic Ocean areas and 3 to 4 feet for Long Island sound. This will likely bring Coastal Flood Watches to the area this weekend.

These bulletins are currently in effect for your area:

Connecticut counties

FAIRFIELD
WIND ADVISORY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH

New Jersey counties

ESSEX
WIND ADVISORY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH

HUDSON
WIND ADVISORY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH

MIDDLESEX
WIND ADVISORY
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING

MONMOUTH
WIND ADVISORY
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING

OCEAN
WIND ADVISORY
COASTAL FLOOD WARNING

New York counties

BRONX
WIND ADVISORY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH

DELAWARE
WINTER STORM WATCH

KINGS
WIND ADVISORY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH

NASSAU
WIND ADVISORY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH

NEW YORK
WIND ADVISORY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH

QUEENS
WIND ADVISORY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH

RICHMOND
WIND ADVISORY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH

SUFFOLK
WIND ADVISORY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH

ULSTER
WINTER STORM WATCH

WESTCHESTER
WIND ADVISORY
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH