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Amid Tropical Storm Watch, Long Beach Residents Urged To Prepare
Nassau County could see heavy rain, gusting wind and storm surge late in the weekend or early next week.
LONG BEACH, NY — With a tropical storm watch in place for the southern portion of Nassau County, Long Beach is one of the vulnerable locations preparing for Henri.
The current forecast calls for minimal winds between 10-20 miles per hour, gusting to 30 miles per hour. However, the alert cautions that the track's uncertainty could lead to winds in the more dangerous 39-57 miles per hour range.
Officials on Long Beach say they are closely monitoring the storm, which remains a tropical storm.
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"Heavy rain, rough surf, high winds, and coastal flooding are possible for our area late this weekend and early next week," the city of Long Beach posted on its website.
They urge residents to begin precautions now that include securing outdoor items and consider updating their emergency "go kit" and evacuation plans. More details are available here.
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Families are also urged to stay ahead of the storm by checking weather.gov for the latest track.
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