Hurricane Jose

Wednesday, September 20th

The Tropical Storm Watch was discontinued for Suffolk County. Swells generated by the storm will continue to affect the shores, causing dangerous surf and rip current conditions for the next several days. Eastern Long Island is expected to experience gusty winds throughout the day, as the storm moves east conditions will improve.

September 19

The Tropical Storm Watch was discontinued for Nassau County.  Hurricane Jose will pass southeast of the area late Tuesday night into Wednesday as a tropical storm. Tropical Storm Watch Remains in effect for Suffolk County, especially Eastern Long Island where tropical storm conditions are likely with sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 50 mph, heavy rain bands Tuesday night into Wednesday with 1 to 3 inches possible and localized flash flooding possible in the typically more vulnerable locations along the south shore back bays of Long Island.

September 18

While the center of Jose is forecast to remain offshore, the cyclone could cause some direct impacts from Delaware to New England. A Tropical Storm watch is now in effect for Long Island, and minor to moderate coastal flooding is possible over the next several days. Swells from the storm are likely to cause dangerous surf and rip current conditions – it is best to remain out of the water.

Heavy rain is anticipated as Jose passes near Long Island on Tuesday and Wednesday, total accumulations of 3-5 inches are expected over eastern Long Island.

It is best to take preparedness measures before Jose reaches our area.

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