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12-18 Inches Snow Predicted in Latest Nor’Easter to Hit New Jersey

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Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
412 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

CTZ005-009-NJZ004-006-103>108-NYZ069>075-176>179-211700-
/O.CON.KOKX.WS.W.0008.180321T1000Z-180322T1000Z/
Northern Fairfield-Southern Fairfield-Eastern Passaic-Hudson-
Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen-Western Essex-Eastern Essex-
Western Union-Eastern Union-Rockland-Northern Westchester-
Southern Westchester-New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-
Richmond (Staten Island)-Kings (Brooklyn)-Northern Queens-
Northern Nassau-Southern Queens-Southern Nassau-
412 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to
  18 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, Fairfield County in
  southern Connecticut, and the New York City metropolitan area in
  southeast New York.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow this morning will become heavy by
  afternoon and into the evening. Expect significant reductions in
  visibility at times. A combination of the heavy snow and
  occasional wind gusts up to 40 mph could bring down tree limbs
  and power lines, creating power outages. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible, especially during the evening commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. Check local Department of
Transportation information services for the latest road
conditions.

&&

$$


 

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service New York NY
441 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

NJZ006-106-108-NYZ074-075-220945-
Hudson-Eastern Essex-Eastern Union-Richmond (Staten Island)-
Kings (Brooklyn)-
441 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM
EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM
EDT THURSDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northeast New Jersey and
southeast New York.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.
   Coastal Flood Advisory.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
 conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

&&

This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential
widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning
criteria. Most long fused NWS watches...warnings and advisories in
effect are highlighted.

Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS
warning criteria.

$$


 

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
439 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...MINOR TO MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING AROUND THE TIME OF HIGH TIDE
TODAY AND TONIGHT...

NJZ006-106-108-NYZ074-211645-
/O.NEW.KOKX.CF.Y.0019.180322T0300Z-180322T0700Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.CF.Y.0018.180321T1400Z-180321T1800Z/
Hudson-Eastern Essex-Eastern Union-Richmond (Staten Island)-
439 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in New York NY has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to
3 AM EDT Thursday.

* LOCATIONS...Tidal waterways of northeast New Jersey, Staten
  Island, and shoreline locations along Raritan Bay and lower
  New York Bay.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...2 to 2 1/2 ft today and tonight.

* TIMING...Widespread minor coastal flooding expected with the
  high tide cycles today and tonight.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...About 1 to 2 ft of inundation above
  ground level in vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying
  property near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

The Battery NYC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.2 FT, MODERATE 8.5 FT, MAJOR 9.6 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.2 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.6 FT

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/12 PM   6.6/ 7.1   1.6/ 2.0   2.0/ 2.5     2       None
 22/12 AM   6.9/ 7.4   1.9/ 2.3   1.8/ 2.2     2       None
 22/12 PM   5.0/ 5.5   0.0/ 0.5   0.6/ 1.1     2       None
 23/01 AM   4.7/ 5.2  -0.2/ 0.2  -0.2/ 0.2     1       None

Bergen Point NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.2 FT, MODERATE 8.5 FT, MAJOR 9.6 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.1 FT

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/12 PM   7.0/ 7.5   1.5/ 2.0   1.9/ 2.3     2      Minor
 22/12 AM   7.2/ 7.7   1.7/ 2.2   1.6/ 2.0     2      Minor
 22/01 PM   5.6/ 6.1   0.1/ 0.6   0.7/ 1.1     2       None
 23/01 AM   5.4/ 5.9  -0.2/ 0.3  -0.2/ 0.3     1       None

&&

$$


 

Coastal Flood Advisory

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service New York NY
439 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...MINOR TO MODERATE COASTAL FLOODING AROUND THE TIME OF HIGH TIDE
TODAY AND TONIGHT...

NJZ006-106-108-NYZ074-211645-
/O.NEW.KOKX.CF.Y.0019.180322T0300Z-180322T0700Z/
/O.CON.KOKX.CF.Y.0018.180321T1400Z-180321T1800Z/
Hudson-Eastern Essex-Eastern Union-Richmond (Staten Island)-
439 AM EDT Wed Mar 21 2018

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS
MORNING TO 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in New York NY has issued a Coastal
Flood Advisory, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to
3 AM EDT Thursday.

* LOCATIONS...Tidal waterways of northeast New Jersey, Staten
  Island, and shoreline locations along Raritan Bay and lower
  New York Bay.

* TIDAL DEPARTURE...2 to 2 1/2 ft today and tonight.

* TIMING...Widespread minor coastal flooding expected with the
  high tide cycles today and tonight.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...About 1 to 2 ft of inundation above
  ground level in vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying
  property near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Coastal Flood Advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

The Battery NYC
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.2 FT, MODERATE 8.5 FT, MAJOR 9.6 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.2 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.6 FT

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/12 PM   6.6/ 7.1   1.6/ 2.0   2.0/ 2.5     2       None
 22/12 AM   6.9/ 7.4   1.9/ 2.3   1.8/ 2.2     2       None
 22/12 PM   5.0/ 5.5   0.0/ 0.5   0.6/ 1.1     2       None
 23/01 AM   4.7/ 5.2  -0.2/ 0.2  -0.2/ 0.2     1       None

Bergen Point NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 7.2 FT, MODERATE 8.5 FT, MAJOR 9.6 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.1 FT

             Total      Total    Departure
 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood
            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact
 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
 21/12 PM   7.0/ 7.5   1.5/ 2.0   1.9/ 2.3     2      Minor
 22/12 AM   7.2/ 7.7   1.7/ 2.2   1.6/ 2.0     2      Minor
 22/01 PM   5.6/ 6.1   0.1/ 0.6   0.7/ 1.1     2       None
 23/01 AM   5.4/ 5.9  -0.2/ 0.3  -0.2/ 0.3     1       None
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