Coastal Flood Statement

* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...Richmond (Staten Island) County.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels will be close to minor coastal flood benchmarks during the nighttime high tide cycles through Wednesday.