On Sept. 25, the National Weather Service updated the predicted track of nor’easter further west and closer to New York City, according to a press release from the Office of the Mayor.
That afternoon, Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued a travel advisory through Sunday, Sept. 27, as the nor’easter storm is expected to bring rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to across the city.
The current forecast calls for two to three inches of rain, up from the previously predicted one to 1.5 inches. Wind gusts are now expected to reach 40 to 50 mph, with the strongest winds coming between Friday night and Saturday night.
Moderate coastal flooding is possible across Brooklyn shorelines, southern Queens and Staten Island.
According to Mamdani, city workers are preparing for downed trees, clearing catch basins and positioning emergency resources for areas at high risk of coastal flooding.
“If you’re traveling this weekend, give yourself extra time, check your train, ferry or flight before you head out and stay off low-lying coastal roads around high tide,” Mamdani said. “If you live in a basement apartment, know your way out and be ready to move to a higher floor if conditions become dangerous.”
“Move your car away from streets that regularly flood, secure anything outside that could become airborne and never drive or walk through floodwater,” said Christina Farrell, New York City Emergency Management commissioner Christina Farrell. “We are working closely with the NWS and agencies across the city and will keep New Yorkers updated as the forecast changes.
Statewide, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the deployment of 5,700 workers to handle damage assessment.
“It’s not going to be what you expected, and just whenever you can, stay indoors and check on neighbors,” Hochul said on News 12.
New Yorkers can sign up for emergency alerts by texting NOTIFYNYC to 692-692.
For more preparedness information, New Yorkers can visit nyc.gov/beready.
