NEW YORK CITY (PIX11 — A nasty storm is making its way through New York City on Thursday.

The National Weather Service issued a special statement for Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island for afternoon winds that could reach 50 mph.

A coastal flood advisory was declared for parts of Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens and Long Island. Between one and two feet of inundation above ground level is expected near waterfronts and shorelines.

The New York City Emergency Management team said "torrential rainfall" could cause flooding.

"Expect sudden bursts of heavy rain, reduced visibility, and possible power outages from downed trees or power lines," NYCEM said on social media.

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