At 3:53 p.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory valid for Friday between 5 a.m. and 2 p.m. for Suffolk County.

The weather service says, "Around 1 foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline."

The weather service states, "Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth."

Breaking down weather alerts: advisories, watches, and warnings

Flash flood warning: Take action!

A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is either imminent or already occurring. In flood-prone areas, it's crucial to move immediately to higher ground. A flash flood is a sudden and violent inundation that can devel

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