NEW YORK – The New York area is expected to begin feeling the after effects of Ian beginning Saturday, as millions in Florida grapple with the aftermath of one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever make landfall in the United States.
Hurricane Ian was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall in South Carolina on Friday, causing flash flooding, severe rain and high winds, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
According to him 8 p.m. bulletin. ET from the NHC on Friday, the system had maximum winds of 60 miles per hour and was located 45 miles northwest of Florence, South Carolina. It was moving north at a speed of 15 mph.
In our region, the cloudiness and showers associated with Ian began to move over the southernmost portions of the tri-state area on Friday morning and are expected to approach New York City after midnight. The rains could be heavy at times before sunrise.
IAN’S IMPACT ON NEW YORK
Most of the rain is expected to arrive in our region in the first half of Saturday, with a break in more consistent rain likely more during the afternoon of that day through Sunday. How much rain we may see depends on how Ian evolves and where the coastal low develops.
At this point, the heaviest rainfall totals — about 1 to 3 inches, with possibly higher amounts locally — could be seen from New York City to Long Island, central New Jersey and southern New York. from New Jersey. Some flash flooding is also possible.
New York City Emergency Management will issue a weather advisory over the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, periods of heavy rain are possible from early Saturday morning until around noon, which can cause localized flooding in the city, including highways, streets, foundations and underpasses. The city agencies have taken measures to clean the sinkholes and remove the garbage from the street in case of heavy rain.
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Persistent northeasterly winds could cause widespread minor coastal flooding, primarily during the high tide cycle. That’s more likely further south in the New York area and in parts of Suffolk County like Montauk, but Jamaica Bay and parts of Nassau County could also see some moderate coastal flooding on Sunday or Monday.
There is a slight risk of flash flooding where the rain is heaviest for Saturday: in eastern Suffolk County and Ocean County in New Jersey. But at this point, any flooding would be isolated, and dramatic, widespread impacts are not expected.
Beach erosion and dangerous rip currents are on the menu, especially in the southernmost areas of the New Jersey shore.
In addition to rain, cold and breezy conditions enter the tri-state on Saturday. Expect highs only in the low 60s, and strong winds Saturday night through Sunday will make it feel even colder. Gusts up to 40 mph are possible, and that cold should hold up early next week. Temperatures barely exceed 60 from Saturday to Tuesday.
Saturday
Maximum: 60 degrees. Mostly cloudy with rain in the morning and afternoon.
Domingo
Maximum: 62 degrees. Mostly cloudy with some sporadic rain and strong gusts.
Monday
Maximum: 60 degrees. Some rain with possible coastal flooding.
mars
Maximum: 62 degrees. some rain
Follow Ian’s impact closely with our interactive radar below: