At 2:29 a.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service issued a coastal flood statement valid between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for Suffolk County.

The weather service comments, "Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in the most vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline."

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

Your guide to weather alerts: advisories, watches, and warnings

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 i

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