New York Weather: Dangerous Cold and Coastal Flooding Expected Sunday

Major Winter Storm Impacts Carolinas

• ❄️ A significant winter storm is impacting the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic, bringing heavy snowfall and strong winds.
• 💨 North Carolina could see the most snow in nearly four decades, with potential for blizzard conditions and winds gusting up to 70 mph.

Localized Coastal Concerns for New York

• 🌊 While New York is not experiencing heavy snow, minor coastal flooding is possible on Sunday during high tide cycles.
• ⚠️ Areas affected include the Jersey Shore, South Shore of Long Island, bays, and Westchester and Fairfield counties.
• 🌬️ Strong winds, gusting 25 to 45 mph locally, are driving these coastal concerns.

Dangerous Cold and Wind Chill in New York

• 🥶 New York will experience serious cold through Sunday, with wind chills feeling like 20 below zero to 0 degrees Fahrenheit.
• 🌡️ Temperatures on Sunday will be in the 20s, but wind chills will make it feel significantly colder, up to 15 degrees Fahrenheit on the plus side.

Forecast for the Week Ahead

• ☀️ By Monday (Groundhog Day), temperatures will reach the freezing mark, with bright skies.
• 📈 Temperatures are expected to stay at or above freezing through Wednesday, with a slight chance of snow.
• ❄️ A return to below-freezing temperatures is forecast for the following weekend, with potential for more snow.