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Location: Riverhead, NY
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Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 7:44 PM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SUNDAY TO 6 AM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...1 1/2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level likely
in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 6 AM EST Monday.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Widespread moderate flooding of
vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline possible. 1
1/2 to 2 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level possible in
low lying, vulnerable areas. This would result in numerous road
closures and cause widespread flooding of low lying property
including parking lots, parks, lawns and homes/businesses with
basements near the waterfront. Vehicles parked in vulnerable
areas near the waterfront will likely become flooded. Flooding
will also extend inland from the waterfront along tidal rivers
and bays. Ice cover in the bays and harbors could
exacerbate flooding and cause damage to northeast to east facing
shoreline structures.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking surf of 5 to 10 ft along Gardiners
Bay, particularly Orient Point and north shore of the south
fork, will cause beach flooding and dune erosion during the time
of high tide. This may also exacerbate splashover flooding of
shorelines roads and properties behind protective dunes,
structures and seawalls. Minor damage to shoreline structures
possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This water level forecast will be highly
dependent on timing of windshift from northeast to north storm
force winds with respect to the time of high tide, and will be
refined over the next 24 hours. Ice cover in the bays and
harbors could exacerbate flooding and cause damage to north to
northeast facing shoreline structures. Additional minor coastal
flooding possible with the Monday afternoon high tide.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

PECONIC RIVER AT RIVERHEAD NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 5.7 FT, MODERATE 6.4 FT, MAJOR 7.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.3 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
21/03 PM   3.7/ 4.2   0.2/ 0.8   0.9/ 1.4    0-1      NONE
22/03 AM   4.6/ 5.1   1.2/ 1.7   1.1/ 1.6    0-1      NONE
22/04 PM   3.9/ 4.4   0.5/ 1.0   1.3/ 1.8    1-2      NONE
23/04 AM   6.6/ 7.1   3.2/ 3.7   3.1/ 3.6    3-4    MODERATE
23/02 PM   4.6/ 5.1   1.2/ 1.7   3.0/ 3.5    3-4      NONE
24/05 AM   4.9/ 5.4   1.5/ 2.0   1.4/ 1.9    1-2      NONE

ORIENT HARBOR AT ORIENT POINT NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.8 FT, MODERATE 5.8 FT, MAJOR 6.8 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.8 FT, MODERATE 2.8 FT, MAJOR 3.8 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
21/01 PM   2.7/ 3.2  -0.3/ 0.2   0.4/ 0.9     0       NONE
22/01 AM   3.7/ 4.2   0.8/ 1.3   0.9/ 1.4     0       NONE
22/01 PM   3.0/ 3.5   0.0/ 0.5   0.9/ 1.4    0-1      NONE
23/02 AM   5.5/ 6.0   2.5/ 3.0   2.6/ 3.1    5-9    MODERATE
23/01 PM   4.2/ 4.7   1.3/ 1.8   2.6/ 3.1    3-6      NONE
24/03 AM   4.0/ 4.5   1.0/ 1.5   1.2/ 1.7     1       NONE

FLAX POND AT OLD FIELD NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 9.2 FT, MODERATE 10.2 FT, MAJOR 12.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 4.9 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
21/02 PM   7.4/ 7.9   0.1/ 0.6   0.8/ 1.3     1       NONE
22/02 AM   8.6/ 9.1   1.3/ 1.8   1.4/ 1.9    0-1      NONE
22/03 PM   7.8/ 8.3   0.5/ 1.0   1.5/ 2.0    1-3      NONE
23/03 AM  11.0/11.5   3.7/ 4.2   4.0/ 4.5    4-5    MODERATE
23/03 PM   7.8/ 8.3   0.5/ 1.0   2.1/ 2.6    4-5      NONE
24/04 AM   8.3/ 8.8   1.0/ 1.5   1.5/ 2.0    2-3      NONE

MORICHES BAY AT EAST MORICHES NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.3 FT, MODERATE 5.3 FT, MAJOR 6.3 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.9 FT, MODERATE 2.9 FT, MAJOR 3.9 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
22/12 AM   3.0/ 3.5   0.6/ 1.1   0.9/ 1.4     0       NONE
22/12 PM   2.8/ 3.4   0.5/ 1.0   1.2/ 1.7     1       NONE
23/01 AM   5.2/ 5.7   2.7/ 3.2   3.1/ 3.6    1-2    MODERATE
23/01 PM   4.2/ 4.7   1.9/ 2.3   2.7/ 3.2     2      MINOR
24/01 AM   3.2/ 3.7   0.8/ 1.3   1.2/ 1.7     1       NONE

SHINNECOCK BAY AT PONQUOQUE NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.9 FT, MODERATE 5.9 FT, MAJOR 6.9 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.7 FT, MAJOR 3.7 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
21/11 PM   4.2/ 4.7   1.1/ 1.6   1.1/ 1.6     0       NONE
22/11 AM   4.0/ 4.5   0.8/ 1.3   1.4/ 1.9     1       NONE
23/12 AM   5.9/ 6.4   2.7/ 3.2   2.7/ 3.2    1-2    MODERATE
23/12 PM   5.2/ 5.7   2.1/ 2.6   2.8/ 3.4     2      MINOR
24/01 AM   4.5/ 5.0   1.3/ 1.8   1.4/ 1.9     1       NONE

FORT POND BAY AT MONTAUK NY
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.1 FT, MODERATE 4.9 FT, MAJOR 6.6 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.6 FT, MODERATE 2.4 FT, MAJOR 4.1 FT

TOTAL      TOTAL    DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME    TIDE       TIDE     FROM NORM   WAVES    FLOOD
FT MLLW    FT MHHW       FT       FT      IMPACT
--------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------
22/01 AM   3.7/ 4.2   1.3/ 1.8   0.9/ 1.4     2       NONE
22/01 PM   3.0/ 3.5   0.5/ 1.0   0.8/ 1.3     2       NONE
23/02 AM   5.4/ 5.9   2.8/ 3.4   2.6/ 3.1    5-8    MODERATE
23/01 PM   4.2/ 4.7   1.8/ 2.2   2.5/ 3.0    5-8    MIN-MOD
24/03 AM   4.0/ 4.5   1.5/ 2.0   1.2/ 1.7    3-4     MINOR

&&

Storm Warning
Issued: 6:10 PM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas
6 to 9 feet expected.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound east of Port Jefferson and New
Haven, and Peconic and Gardiners Bays.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

Blizzard Warning
Issued: 6:02 PM Feb. 21, 2026 – National Weather Service
...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SUNDAY TO 6 PM EST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 15 and 20 inches, highest amounts across Long Island.
Winds gusting as high as 55 mph with isolated gusts up to 60 mph.
Gusts on the east end of Long Island could reach 65 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make
travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The strong
winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and
could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult
to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday
morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds are expected Sunday evening
through Monday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. Check local Department of Transportation information
services for the latest road conditions.

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel
extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a
winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your
vehicle.

&&

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