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Coastal flood warning

Police: Move cars out of riverfront lot due to expected flooding Monday morning

by Jan 16, 2022
Riverhead Police are advising downtown residents to move their vehicles out of the Peconic River parking lot due to expected moderate to major flooding to flood-prone coastal areas during Monday morning's high-tide cycle.

High wind and coastal flood warnings issued for local area in advance of storm

by Jan 16, 2022
The National Weather Service has issued high wind and coastal flood warnings for Riverhead and the North Fork for overnight tonight and tomorrow morning, for tropical storm force winds gusting to 55-60 mph and potential coastal flooding of 3 feet above ground.

Major winter storm bears down on region, with heavy snow, strong winds

by Feb 1, 2021
The nor'easter, packing strong winds gusting up to 45 mph today, is expected to drop seven to 13 inches of snow in eastern Suffolk County. It has shut down schools and government offices and disrupted travel across the region.

Winter solstice rainstorm brings warm temps, strong winds and coastal flooding

by Dec 21, 2018
Autumn takes a final bow today with a warm, windy, rainy day.  A storm system moving into the region is bringing high winds and rain, possibly heavy at times, to the Long Island region in advance of the official arrival of winter today at 5:23 p.m. A coastal flood warning, wind advisory and flood watch are in effect.