On Monday at 2:41 a.m. a coastal flood statement was issued by the National Weather Service valid between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. for Queens and Nassau County.

"Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline," adds the weather service. "Additional rounds of localized minor flood possible during the late afternoon into evening high tides through midweek. Potential for more widespread minor to locally moderate coastal flooding with the Thursday evening high tide."

"Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline," explains the weather service. "Do not drive through flooded roadways."

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