What to Know
Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 is forecast to become Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday, making landfall in North Carolina as a tropical storm early Saturday and then moving toward New Jersey as a tropical depression through early Monday. It will be a weekend rainy, windy and cold with possible flooding. However, cooler and drier weather will prevail next week.
NEW YORK — Friday is the last day of summer and it will be a dry farewell.
This dry weather won’t last long, however, as clouds from possible Tropical Cyclone 16 (as of 8am) have already begun to approach.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 16 is forecast to strengthen into Tropical Storm Ophelia on Friday, making landfall in North Carolina as a tropical storm early Saturday and then moving toward New Jersey as a tropical depression through early Monday.
However, the area will experience all kinds of tropical storm-like effects starting tonight, including rain that will last until Monday.
Coastal flood watches and warnings increased in Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties in New Jersey, while high surf advisories were issued for the southern shores of Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island. There is also a high wind warning for coastal Ocean County.
In coastal areas you can expect heavy rain, gusts of wind and even possible outages due to the impact of the storm.
Heavy rain is expected to continue into Saturday morning, with waves of heavy rain, including thunder, into Sunday. Flash flooding is possible. Additionally, minor to moderate coastal flooding, beach erosion and dangerous currents are likely, with Saturday afternoon being the peak time for coastal flooding. Typical flood zones, such as in Manasquan, will see road flooding.
Meanwhile, wind gusts of 25 to 30 mph are likely across the area, with winds of 50 to 60 mph possible along the New Jersey coast.
Irregular power outages are also possible as the trees have all their leaves adding weight to the branches and the winds will be consistent and persistent for many hours.
However, cooler, drier weather will prevail next week.
2023-09-22 16:09:17
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