Local Statement for Fay (New York City, NY)

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Tropical Storm Fay Local Statement Advisory Number 1
National Weather Service New York NY  AL062020
602 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2020

This product covers Southeast New York, Northeast New Jersey, 
and Southern Connecticut

**TROPICAL STORM FAY TO BRING HEAVY RAINFALL, GUSTY WINDS, AND 
DANGEROUS SURF CONDITIONS** 

NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Bronx, Eastern 
      Essex, Eastern Union, Hudson, Kings (Brooklyn), New York 
      (Manhattan), Northeastern Suffolk, Northern Nassau, Northern 
      Queens, Northwestern Suffolk, Richmond (Staten Island), 
      Southeastern Suffolk, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex, 
      Southern Nassau, Southern New Haven, Southern New London, 
      Southern Queens, Southern Westchester, and Southwestern Suffolk

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
    - A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bronx, Eastern Essex, 
      Eastern Union, Hudson, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), 
      Northeastern Suffolk, Northern Nassau, Northern Queens, 
      Northwestern Suffolk, Richmond (Staten Island), Southeastern 
      Suffolk, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex, Southern 
      Nassau, Southern New Haven, Southern New London, Southern 
      Queens, Southern Westchester, and Southwestern Suffolk

* STORM INFORMATION:
    - About 370 miles south of New York City NY or about 420 miles 
      south-southwest of Montauk Point NY
    - 35.5N 74.9W
    - Storm Intensity 45 mph
    - Movement North or 360 degrees at 7 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Tropical Storm Fay located along North Carolina Outer Banks will move
northward along the coast towards the area Friday and will make 
landfall near the New York City area Friday night. The main threats
with this system will be locally heavy rainfall, the potential for
flash flooding, and dangerous surf conditions Friday into Friday 
night.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible 
significant impacts across Southeast New York, Northeast New Jersey, 
and Southern Connecticut. Potential impacts include:
    - Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and 
      rescues.
    - Rivers and streams may quickly become swollen with swifter 
      currents and may overspill their banks in a few places, 
      especially in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, 
      canals, and ditches may overflow.
    - Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations. 
      Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid 
      inundation at underpasses, low lying spots, and poor drainage 
      areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as 
      storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions 
      become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.

* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across 
Southeast New York, Northeast New Jersey, and Southern Connecticut. 
Potential impacts include:
    - Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored 
      mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
    - Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or 
      uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are 
      shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
    - A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban 
      or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on 
      bridges and other elevated roadways.
    - Scattered power and communications outages.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts 
across Southeast New York, Northeast New Jersey, and Southern 
Connecticut. Potential impacts include:
    - The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution 
      of emergency plans during tropical events.
    - A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power 
      and communications disruptions.
    - Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys 
      toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, 
      large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow rooted trees 
      knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats 
      pulled from moorings.

* OTHER COASTAL HAZARDS:
Beach flooding and localized dune erosion along the Atlantic Ocean
beachfront are possible during the times of high tide Friday through 
Saturday. Low probability of minor coastal flooding in vulnerable
coastal areas during the high tide on Friday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and 
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Make sure you are in 
a safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.

Keep cell phones well charged. Cell phone chargers for automobiles 
can be helpful, but be aware of your risk for deadly carbon monoxide 
poisoning if your car is left idling in a garage or other poorly 
ventilated area.

Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood prone 
area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded 
roadway. Remember, Turn Around Don't Drown!

If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter 
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not 
prone to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter 
options.

If in a place that is vulnerable to high winds, such as near large 
trees, a mobile home, upper floors of a high rise building, or on a 
boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of strong 
winds or flooding.

Closely monitor http://weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news 
outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible 
changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive 
weather warnings.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see http://ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see 
http://getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see 
http://redcross.org

NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather 
Service in New York NY around 12 AM, or sooner if conditions warrant.

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