(Updated- Jan. 31, 7:30 a.m.) A winter storm watch has now been issued for the East End by the National Weather Service, which issued a watch for western Long Island and New York City earlier in the day.
A nor’easter will dump heavy snow on the area from late Sunday night through late Monday night, according to National Weather Service forecasters, with total accumulations of five to eight inches possible.
Winds could gust as high as 55 mph, according to the weather statement issued this afternoon.
A coastal flood warning is in effect from 8 p.m. Monday through 5 a.m. Tuesday. Two to three feet of inundation above ground level is expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.
Widespread moderate to locally major flooding of vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline is expected Monday night, the NWS warning statement said.
“This will result in numerous road closures and cause widespread flooding of low-lying property, including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with basements near the waterfront. Vehicles parked in vulnerable areas near the waterfront will likely become flooded,” according to the National Weather Service.
Locations along the Peconic River in Riverhead Town can expect minor flooding during the afternoon high tide on Monday, and moderate to major flooding during the 2 a.m. high tide Tuesday, when the tide is expected to be 3.5 to 4 feet above normal.
“The Long Island Sound shorefront and the twin forks, will likely cause localized beach erosion, wave splash over seawalls and bulkheads, and possible minor damage to shoreline structures, particularly during the time of high tide Monday night,” the weather service said.
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