NYC Weather Alert: Coastal Flooding in Staten Island! by Trending News

heads up NYC a flood warning is in effect for Staten Island this evening the national weather service has sounded the alarm Staten Island Brooklyn and Queens are under a coastal flood warning from Sunday evening until late Sunday night minor flooding is expected near Waterfront areas stay away from flooded roads and be cautious near the surf zone heavy rain and strong winds are set to batter the New York tri-state area throughout the weekend with the worst weather hitting from Saturday night into Sunday Coastal residents should be on high alert due to strong offshore winds and a new moon which could result in higher than normal water levels NYC Emergency Management urges everyone to stay informed with weather updates via notify NYC prepare essential supplies and secure any watercraft homeowners check your sump pumps and know how to shut off utilities if needed be ready for potential power outages and keep an eye on vulnerable neighbors stay safe New York this is an urgent call to action