Coastal Flood Statement

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

* WHERE...Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...This evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional rounds of localized minor flooding are likely with the Wednesday Night and Thursday Night high tides. Minor coastal flooding could be a bit more widespread with the Wednesday night high tide.