Winter Storm Could Hit Lindenhurst Tues.

It might be time to get the shovels out again this Winter.

A powerful storm system developing in the Midwest has the potential to bring several inches of snow, powerful winds and coastal flooding to Lindenhurst.

Forecast models have been in disagreement in recent days over the exact path and timing of the storm system, which could intensify into a Noreaster if recent models prove to be correct.

Meteorologists call for the storm to strike late Tuesday evening and throughout the day on Wednesday.

The National Weather Service forecast calls for possibly several inches of snow, winds of 35 to 45 mph and gusts up to 60 mph, and minor to moderate coastal flooding.

High surf and significant beach erosion, especially to those beaches still battered from Hurricane Sandy, is also expected from the storm system.

Many forecast models - used by meteorologists to predict on-coming storms and weather trends - have been in disagreement since Saturday.

The United States' GFS model was among the first to disagree, trending the storm farther North. As of the 11 a.m. update from the model, the system could intensify off the Delaware/Maryland coastline and produce moderate snowfall over the Northeast from Philadelphia to Boston.

The European model - which had correctly tracked Hurricane Sandy almost five days out - hasn't completely buckled to the GFS forecast. It's kept the storm system South of New York and Long Island, taking the powerful low-pressure out to sea.

Both models, however, showed high potential for at least three inches of snow, if not more.

The NWS did note there's still time for models and forecasts to change, and advised residents to keep an eye on local media for updates.

As of 3 p.m. on Monday, March 4, the NWS hasn't issued any Winter storm-related advisories, watches or warnings.

Saty "tuned" to Lindenhurst Patch as this Winter storm develops.

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