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Storm surge

Below-normal Atlantic hurricane season forecast, but Long Island’s coastal risk remains

by Jun 1, 2026
A below-normal Atlantic hurricane season is forecast, but Long Island remains vulnerable to storm surge, flooding and warming ocean waters.
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What if a storm like Michael strikes here?

by Oct 14, 2018
A Category 3 hurricane would cause storm surge that would inundate large swaths of the North Fork. A Category 4 storm would inundate entire communities.