NYC Set To Dodge Hurricane Florence As Tropical Storm Soaks City

NEW YORK, NY – A flood advisory went into effect Monday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Gordon batter New York City – and what could be a major hurricane prepares to hit further down the east coast.

The National Weather Service said coastal flooding could send a foot of water into low lying areas of Manhattan, including sections of the FDR Drive. The advisory is in effect between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

"Some roads and low-lying property, including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront, will experience shallow flooding," the advisory said.

"Heavy rain during the times of high tide will exacerbate urban and poor drainage flooding."

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Gordon hit the Mississippi shore on Sept. 4 and has been moving across the country since.

As that storm system moves offshore, forecasters are warning that Hurricane Florence is set to hit around North and South Carolina and Virginia towards the end of this week.

The hurricane is currently a Category 3 with 115 mph winds. Emergency preparations are underway in areas expected to be affected.

New York City is likely to be hit by high surf and riptides, though is expected to avoid the brunt of the storm.

Here's the detailed forecast, courtesy of the National Weather Service:

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind around 9 mph.

Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Thursday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Lead image via the National Hurricane Center