Relentless onshore winds, repeated high tides and soaking rain are set to hammer the New York City area, prompting emergency measures and travel restrictions.

On Sunday, Oct. 12, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for eight counties: New York City (Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, and Queens), Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk) and Westchester.

Forecasts call for widespread moderate to major coastal flooding, strong winds and a long-duration rain event across downstate as the Nor'easter roars through the region.

Coastal Flood Warnings are in effect from noon Sunday through 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13 for Long Island, New York City and southern Westchester, with the highest risk along the South Shore of Long Island and around Jamaica Bay.

Earlier report - Nor’easter Upda

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