Coastal flooding hits NYC during high tide in Howard Beach

On Friday afternoon, floodwaters began to inundate the streets of Howard Beach, Queens, as New York City faced coastal flooding due to high tides. Emergency management officials indicated that while the tides were receding in Howard Beach, they were expected to rise in the Bronx shortly thereafter. Currently, there are no significant impacts reported across the city, but a Coastal Flooding Travel Advisory remains active as high tide approaches. A coastal flood warning has been issued for moderate flooding in parts of Queens and the Bronx, as well as in Fairfield, Nassau, and Westchester counties, lasting until Saturday evening. Additionally, a coastal flood advisory is in effect for minor flooding in other areas of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The unusually high tides are attributed to the full moon occurring this week. Looking ahead, a coastal flood watch will be implemented on Saturday for moderate flooding risks in Queens, Long Island, and the Jersey Shore. Beachgoers are also warned of dangerous rip currents along the coastlines of New York and New Jersey. Weather forecasts for the weekend predict partly sunny conditions on Saturday with a slight chance of showers and highs in the mid-to-upper 70s. Sunday marks the fall equinox, expected to be partly cloudy with another slight chance of rain and highs in the low 70s. The following week will see a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures near 70 degrees.