National Weather Service Puts Westchester Under Coastal Flood Watch

WESTCHESTER, N.Y. – Southern Westchester County is under a coastal flooding advisory Monday afternoon along the Long Island Sound, the National Weather Service announced.

(Stock photo of Orienta Avenue and Flagler Drive in Mamaroneck) The possibility of heavy rainfall and high tides on Monday could cause coastal flooding in parts of southern Westchester.
Photo Credit: *File Photo*

by The Daily Voice

10/07/2013 1:30 p.m.

Tidal departures could be around 1 foot above astronomical tides around noon to 3 p.m., the weather service warned. Vulnerable shore roads could flood, as well as basements that are prone to flooding, the advisory said.

Westchester County was also placed under a tornado watch Monday morning that is in effect until 5 p.m. The region has also been advised of possible hazardous weather for the rest of Monday that could include strong winds, heavy rain and a slight risk of severe thunderstorms.

Some minor urban and poor drainage flooding problems could occur Monday afternoon into the evening if rainfall reaches 1/2-inch or more during a short period of time, the weather service said.

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