Nor'easter Timeline: Heavy Rain, High Winds, and Coastal Flooding for Sunday & Monday

Storm Timeline and Impacts

• ⚠️ Conditions will deteriorate throughout Sunday, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to move in.
• ⏰ By Monday, expect heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding to persist, with the strongest wind gusts likely overnight Sunday into Monday.
• 🌦️ Lingering showers are possible on Tuesday, but conditions are expected to improve significantly by Wednesday with sunny skies and temperatures near 70 degrees.

Wind and Coastal Warnings

• 💨 A High Wind Warning is in effect for eastern Suffolk County, with gusts potentially reaching near 60 mph.
• 🌬️ Wind advisories are in place for much of the metro area, including New York City, with gusts up to 50 mph.
• 🌊 Coastal Flood Warnings are issued for much of coastal New York and New Jersey, including Long Island and the Jersey Shore, with potential inundation of 1.5 to 2.5 feet during high tide cycles.
• ⚠️ A Gale Warning is in effect for the harbor, with winds of 25-35 mph and waves of 4-7 feet.

Rainfall Estimates

• 🌧️ Higher rain totals are expected east of New York City and through parts of Long Island.
• 📊 Forecast models suggest rainfall amounts ranging from about an inch to potentially two and a half inches.

Storm System Details

• 🌀 The storm system is characterized by an area of low pressure currently near the Carolinas, which will travel along the coastline.
• 📍 The low-pressure system is expected to stall near the Delmarva Peninsula or approach the Jersey Shore by Monday afternoon.
• 💧 Drizzle was observed earlier in the day due to an elongated trough.