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Tropical storm hermine Local statement advisory number 24

National Weather Service New York NY  al092016

540 AM EDT Sat Sep 3 2016


This product covers Southeastern New York...Northeastern New Jersey and Southern Connecticut

**hermine expected to move over the Atlantic soon**

New information ---------------

* Changes to watches and warnings: - none

* Current watches and warnings: - a Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for Southern Fairfield...Southern New Haven...Southern Middlesex...Southern New London...Hudson...Eastern Essex...Eastern Union...Southern Westchester...New York (Manhattan)...Bronx...Richmond (Staten Island)...Kings (Brooklyn)...Northwestern Suffolk...Northeastern Suffolk...Southwestern Suffolk...Southeastern Suffolk...Northern Queens...Northern Nassau...Southern Queens and Southern Nassau

* Storm information: - about 400 Miles South-Southwest of New York City NY or about 460 Miles Southwest of Montauk Point NY - 35.4n 76.5w - storm intensity 60 mph - movement East-Northeast or 60 degrees at 21 mph


Situation Overview ------------------

Tropical storm hermine is forecast to move slowly Northeast away from the Mid Atlantic coast today. The storm is then expected to Drift North Northeast while gradually intensifying tonight through Early next week...Before gradually picking up Pace as it slowly weakens and tracks Southeast of Long Island and cape cod during the middle of next week. 

A Tropical Storm Watch remains in effect for all of Long Island and the five boroughs of New York City...For Southern Westchester County in SouthEast New York...Hudson and Eastern Essex and Union counties in Northeast New Jersey...And all of coastal Connecticut. Sustained tropical storm Force winds are possible in these areas. Tropical storm Force gusts are possible farther Inland. 

Moderate coastal flooding is Likely and Major coastal flooding possible around the times of High Tide from Sunday Onward. Battering Surf causing severe dune erosion and washovers...And dangerous rip currents can also be expected this weekend through Early next week. Rainfall of up to one and one half inches...With locally higher amounts is possible...Depending on the track of the system. Higher amounts May be possible if hermine tracks farther North.

* Ensure that your emergency supplies kit is stocked and Ready.

Be a Good samaritan and Check on those who May not be fully aware of the situation or who are unable to make personal preparations.

Steve, KB1YLQ. Emengercy PreparednessSent from my Verizon 4G LTE Tablet