New York Weather: Nor'easter Brings Heavy Rain and Wind on Monday

Nor'easter Impact on New York

• ⚠️ A Nor'easter is impacting New York, with coastal areas expected to experience exacerbated problems overnight and into Monday.
• 🌧️ Moderate to heavy rain bands are forecast from 1:00 AM to lunchtime on Monday, with wind also picking up.
• 🌊 Coastal flooding is a significant concern, with more expected due to astronomically high tides influenced by a recent supermoon.

Timeline and Forecast

• ⏰ The rain and wind are expected to continue from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Monday, with alerts potentially expiring around 8:00 PM.
• ⏳ From Monday 8:00 PM until Tuesday noon, the rain and wind will gradually decrease.
• 🗓️ While Tuesday will still see lingering effects, Wednesday is expected to bring back nice weather.

Coastal Flooding Concerns

• 🌕 The supermoon a few days prior is contributing to extra high tides, increasing the risk of severe coastal flooding.
• 📍 Specific concern areas for coastal flooding include Belmar, Freeport, and Port Jefferson, particularly around their high tide cycles.
• 🏖️ Storm reports indicate water covering roads in Manasquan and significant wind gusts in Harvey Cedars, with the shoreline bearing the brunt of the storm's effects.

Rainfall and Wind Estimates

• 💧 Rainfall totals could reach 1 to 3 inches for a good portion of the area by the time the storm passes.
• 💨 Wind gusts along the shoreline are expected to be between 40 and 60 mph, while inland gusts may range from 25 to 45 mph.
• 🗺️ Wind alerts are most intense farther east and around the Jersey Shore, reflecting the storm's impact pattern.