The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood statement at 2:46 a.m. on Friday in effect until 8 a.m. for Queens as well as Suffolk and Nassau counties.

The weather service describes, "1 ft or less of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline."

"Some water on low-lying roads and property," explains the weather service. "Do not drive through flooded roadways."

Breaking down weather alerts: advisories, watches, and warnings

Flash flood warning: Take action!

A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is either imminent or already occurring. In flood-prone areas, it's crucial to move immediately to higher ground. A flash flood is a sudden and violent inundation that can develop within minutes to hours, and it can even happen

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