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NYC nor’easter dries up after weather service reports minor flooding
Gothamist • • nation
Key Points:
- The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that lingering rain and wind from the weekend nor’easter could cause minor flooding in New York City into Monday evening, with light rain expected throughout the day.
- Coastal flooding may occur during Monday's high-tide cycle, particularly affecting beachfront areas, although the storm system is much weaker than over the weekend.
- Long Island experienced more severe impacts, including downed trees, damaged structures, and moderate to major coastal flooding with up to three feet of inundation in some locations.
- New York City saw widespread rain, wind gusts over 50 mph, and significant flooding around Jamaica Bay; residents are encouraged to report damage and request assistance via 311.
- The nor’easter, the season's first and unusually early, is now subsiding, with weather conditions expected to gradually improve throughout the week.
