High Winds, Drenching Rain Expected To Pummel LI Through Friday Night; Coastal Flood Advisory In Effect: NWS

LONG ISLAND, NY — Long Islanders woke up to high winds and rain Friday morning — and those gusty winds are expected to last throughout the day into evening, according to the National Weather Service.

A wind advisory remains in effect until midnight Friday, the NWS said. Southwest winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour, with gusts of up to 55 mph, are expected. Isolated wind gusts up to 60 mph are possible Friday morning, the NWS.

Winds will shift from southwest to west Friday afternoon, the NWS said.

Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result, the NWS said.

"Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects, the NWS said.

In addition, a coastal flood advisory remains in effect until 1 p.m. Friday afternoon. .Up to 1 1/2 feet of inundation above ground level is expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline, the NWS said.

Minor flooding is expected in the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline. Residents should expect up to 1 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads and low lying property including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding, the NWS said.

On the shoreline, breaking waves of 2 to 3 feet along the south shore of the North Fork — with 3 to 6 feet for Orient Point — during the time of high tide will result in beach erosion. Wave splashover at bulkheads will exacerbate flooding along shoreline roads and properties, with minor damage possible to shoreline structures, the NWS said.

Heavy rain during the time of high tide may exacerbate flood impacts. This forecast is leaned toward a higher end flood impact scenario, to account for slower trend in cold frontal passage and potential coincidence with heavy rain, the NWS said.

"If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property," the NWS said.