Coastal Flood Statement

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

* WHERE...Southwest Suffolk and Southern Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels may approach or touch minor coastal flood benchmarks the next couple of days during times of high tide.