Coastal Flood Risk and Nor'easter Exit: Tri-State Area Weather Update

Nor'easter's Exit and Lingering Hazards

• 💨 The nor'easter is moving out of the area but is still present and fizzling.
• ⚠️ The primary remaining hazard is a chance for minor coastal flooding during the next high tide cycle.
• ☁️ Tuesday will be a damp and cloudy day with a breeze, though conditions are improving.

Coastal Flood Warnings and Tides

• 🌊 A coastal flood warning is in effect for the Jersey Shore, with potential inundation of one to possibly two feet.
• 📏 Coastal flood statements are issued for areas expecting a half-foot to a foot of inundation.
• 🌕 The high tide cycle is influenced by astronomically high tides due to a large moon overhead.

Rainfall and Wind Impacts

• 💧 While the rain was needed, the winds caused the most damage.
• 🌬️ The highest recorded gust was 62 mph at Island Beach State Park, with airport gusts reaching 46 mph at LaGuardia.
• 📉 National Weather Service confirmed that reported higher gusts were false readings.

Extended Forecast

• 🌦️ Tuesday will see cloudy skies and a chance of light rain, with temperatures around 61 degrees.
• ☀️ Wednesday is expected to be a sunny day with a high of 66 degrees.
• 🥶 Cooler air will set in for Thursday and Friday, with Friday morning anticipated to be the coldest of the season.
• 📈 The weekend forecast includes a high of 65 on Saturday with a slight chance of rain Saturday night, and a warm-up to 70 degrees on Sunday.