Nor'easter Forecast: Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Coastal Flooding Expected

Nor'easter Storm Timeline

• ⚠️ A Nor'easter is set to impact the Tri-State Area from Sunday into Monday evening, bringing significant weather changes.
• 🗺️ Various watches and warnings are in effect, including coastal flood warnings and advisories, high wind warnings, and wind advisories.

Coastal Flood Impacts

• 🌊 Coastal flood warnings are active from Sunday afternoon to Monday evening, with 1.5 to 2.5 feet of inundation expected on north-facing shores.
• 🏖️ Coastal flood advisories are in place for areas including Connecticut, with 1 to 2 feet of inundation predicted, and beach erosion is anticipated to be a major issue.

Wind and Precipitation Forecast

• 💨 High wind warnings are issued for the East End, with sustained winds of 30-40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph.
• 🏙️ Wind advisories cover the city, with sustained winds of 25-35 mph and gusts up to 50 mph.
• 🌧️ Heavy rain is expected to increase through Sunday, with the heaviest amounts likely east of the city and along Long Island.

Storm System Details

• 🌀 The storm system is developing from two areas of low pressure, one from the Great Lakes and another near the Carolinas, moving along the coast.
• 🌬️ Northeasterly winds will strengthen through Sunday night into Monday, with gusts potentially reaching 50-60 mph.

Post-Storm Outlook

• 💨 Lingering gusty winds are expected on Tuesday, with gusts possibly reaching 50-60 mph.
• ☀️ Sunshine is forecast to return by Wednesday, with temperatures near 70 degrees.
• 🥶 A cool down is expected by next Friday, with morning temperatures dropping to around 46 degrees.