On Tuesday at 7:38 p.m. the National Weather Service released a coastal flood statement valid for Wednesday between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. for Queens and Nassau County.

According to the weather service, "Do not drive through flooded roadways."

Deciphering advisories, watches, and warnings: Understanding weather alerts

Flash flood warning: Take action!

A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. If you are in a flood-prone area, move immediately to high ground. A flash flood is a sudden violent flood that can take from minutes to hours to develop. It is even possible to experience a flash flood in areas not immediately receiving rain.

Flood warning: Take action!

A flood warning is declared when flooding is on the verge of happening or is already underway.

See Full Page