First Alert Weather: Coastal Flooding Risk and Weekend Forecast

Coastal Flooding Concerns

• ⚠️ Coastal flooding is a significant concern, especially during this evening's high tide, with inundation of 1 to 3 feet possible in vulnerable areas.
• 🌊 Advisories and warnings are in effect along the coastline due to a combination of a weakening storm and elevated water levels from the approaching new moon.
• ⚓ Specific locations like Sandy Hook, Manasquan, Atlantic Beach, and Montauk should be mindful of potential flooding around 7 PM, with timing varying by location.

Current and Upcoming Weather

• ☁️ The current weather is overcast and 64 degrees with a strong breeze, requiring long sleeves.
• ☀️ Clouds are expected to thin throughout the afternoon, potentially allowing temperatures to reach the 70s.
• 💨 Winds are gusting between 30 to 45 mph, contributing to an elevated risk of rip currents.

Weekend Outlook

• ☀️ Tomorrow promises a bright day with diminishing winds and low humidity, though swimming remains dangerous due to high surf and rip current risks.
• 🏈 Temperatures are expected to be in the 70s for a preseason football game tomorrow night.
• 📈 The weekend forecast shows temperatures returning to the 80s, with increasing humidity and clouds by late day, and a chance of showers Sunday night into Monday.