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New York City
fromCbsnews
9 hours ago

High tide brings next threat of coastal flooding on Long Island

A powerful nor'easter is impacting the NYC region with strong winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding causing up to 2–3 feet of inundation in vulnerable shore communities.
fromsilive
1 day ago

Slow-moving nor'easter threatens Staten Island with dangerous flooding, meteorologist says

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - A slow-moving coastal storm will bring potentially dangerous flooding to Staten Island and the broader New York City area, with conditions expected to worsen through Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Brian Hurley, a meteorologist with the Weather Prediction Center, said coastal flooding poses the greatest threat from the storm system, with inundation levels reaching 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 feet above ground level in the most vulnerable waterfront areas during high tide cycles late Sunday night and Monday afternoon.
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