Heavy rain, coastal flood advisories in New York, New Jersey on Friday. Here's what to know.
Coastal flood advisories have been issued as a powerful storm system approaches New York City, Long Island and New Jersey.
The CBS News New York team declared Friday a First Alert Weather Day for heavy rain and 45-50-plus mph wind gusts, which could cause downed trees and power outages.
Wild weather ride
The National Weather Service said coastal flood advisories will be in effect Friday morning, impacting parts of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island's southern shore and northern New Jersey.
A wind advisory will be in effect for the entire area.
Up to a foot of inundation is expected in vulnerable areas on Long Island and in Queens from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday, according to the NWS. Up to half a foot of inundation is expected in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Hudson, Essex and Union counties from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m., the NWS says.
Some roads and other low-lying properties, like parking lots, parks, lawns and basements, will likely be dealing with minor flooding, officials say.
Drivers are advised to allow extra time for travel when flood advisories are in effect and to not drive around barricades or through any flooded roadways.
MTA Bridges and Tunnels announced Wednesday that due to the potential for high wind gusts, it is banning empty tractor-trailers and tandem trucks at all bridges between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Friday.
Unusually warm Friday
Temperatures will be unusually warm to start Friday, climbing into the 50s during the morning commute. Record-high temperatures in the 50s and 60s are even possible.
Don't let the warm air fool you. Cold air will rush back in by evening, with wind chills tumbling into the 30s, 20s and even teens.
The bottom line: Secure those holiday decorations, plan for a messy morning commute, and brace for a big temperature drop by Friday evening.
Looking ahead
Here's a breakdown of the upcoming forecast:
- Thursday: Mild, highs near 50 degrees
- Thursday night: Rain and wind ramp up overnight
- Friday morning: Heavy rain and gusty winds -- locally damaging winds possible
- Friday afternoon/evening: Showers exit, but turns blustery and much colder
- Saturday: Stays chills with highs in the upper 30s
- Sunday: Rebounds to near-normal temperatures in the mid-40s
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