New York City issued a travel advisory from 2 p.m. Friday through Sunday morning as a nor’easter is forecast to bring 2 to 3 inches of rain, wind gusts up to 50 mph and coastal flooding to the city.
The National Weather Service shifted the storm’s projected path farther west and closer to the city, increasing the forecast for rainfall and wind. The strongest winds are expected from Friday night through Saturday night, according to city emergency officials and the National Weather Service.
Coastal flooding is possible during high tides Friday evening and Saturday morning. The greatest risk includes southern Queens, particularly the Rockaways and Jamaica Bay, as well as parts of Staten Island and Brooklyn’s shoreline. Flooding is also possible near Flushing Bay and the Battery.
The city said localized rainfall totals could reach 4 to 5 inches if bands of heavier rain remain over the area. Officials said widespread flash flooding is not forecast, but isolated flash flooding remains possible in low-lying areas, underpasses and locations with poor drainage.
A wind advisory takes effect at 2 p.m. Friday. Gusts of 40 to 50 mph could topple trees, limbs and power lines, especially as rain saturates the ground. Winds may be stronger on bridges, elevated roadways and exposed waterfront areas.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged New Yorkers to allow more time for travel, confirm transit, ferry and flight schedules, and avoid low-lying coastal roads near high tide.
“Look out for your neighbors, and sign up for emergency alerts,” Mamdani said in a statement.
New York City Emergency Management advised residents to move vehicles from streets prone to coastal flooding, secure loose outdoor objects and avoid walking or driving through floodwater. The agency said people who live in basement or ground-floor apartments in flood-prone areas should identify more than one exit and be prepared to move to a higher floor if conditions deteriorate.
City beaches are closed for the season, and swimming is prohibited because lifeguards are not on duty. Officials warned of a high risk of rip currents and dangerous surf through the weekend.
Residents can receive city emergency alerts by texting NOTIFYNYC to 692-692. Residents should call 911 when they face immediate danger and use 311 for nonemergency concerns.
