Tropical Storm Isaias Makes Its Way to NYC
According to the National Weather Service, there is the potential for heavy rainfall and strong winds that may reduce visibility and create difficult travel conditions on Tuesday due to Tropical Storm Isaias. Sustained winds are expected to be 35 to 45 mph, and gusts up to 60 mph. Tropical-storm-force winds are forecast to begin this afternoon until 5 p.m. A total of 1 to 2 inches of rain will be possible with locally higher amounts between 3 and 4 inches. The heaviest rain is expected from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rainfall rates are expected to exceed one inch per hour for more than one hour.
• A Tornado Watch is in effect citywide until 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 4.
• A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect citywide until further notice.
• A Flash Flood Watch is in effect citywide until 6 a.m. Wednesday, August 5.
• A Coastal Flood Warning is in effect from 8 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, to 1 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, for Brooklyn, southern Queens, and Staten Island.
• A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect from 9 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, to 2 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, for Bronx, Manhattan, and northern Queens.
• A High Surf Advisory is in effect until 8 a.m. Wednesday, August 5, for southern Queens.
For real-time weather information and forecast updates, visit the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center.
Travel Advisory
NYC Emergency Management has issued a travel advisory for August 4. New Yorkers are advised to take mass transit, exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking, and allow for additional travel time.
Safety Tips
• If you live in a flood-prone area, keep materials such as sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting, and lumber on hand to help protect your home.
• If you have a disability or access or functional need, make sure your plan addresses how your needs may affect your ability to evacuate, shelter in place, or communicate with emergency workers. Arrange help from family, friends, or service providers if you will need assistance.
• To prepare for a possible power outage, charge cell phone batteries, gather supplies, and turn your refrigerator and freezer to a colder setting. If you lose power, items that need refrigeration will stay cooler for longer. Make sure your flashlights and any battery-operated radios or televisions are working. Keep extra batteries.
• Strong winds can bring down trees and power lines and can turn unsecured objects into dangerous projectiles. Check the area immediately surrounding your home for unsecured objects or potentially dangerous conditions.
• Sign up for Notify NYC, the City’s free, official source for information about emergency events and important city services, to receive emergency information via email, text, phone, or Twitter.
For real-time weather information and forecast updates, visit the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center.