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Flood Advisory
Issued: 8:24 AM Jul. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 AM EDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast New York, including the following
counties, Nassau and Suffolk.

* WHEN...Until 530 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
occurring or is imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 424 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is already occurring in
the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Islip, Brentwood, Levittown, Freeport, Commack, Huntington
Station, Deer Park, Lindenhurst, Glen Cove, Plainview, Garden
City, Massapequa, Hauppauge, Syosset, Mineola, Huntington,
Westbury, Babylon, Great Neck and Farmingdale.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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Flood Advisory
Issued: 7:57 AM Jul. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast New York, including the following
county, Suffolk.

* WHEN...Until 600 AM EDT.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 357 AM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch
of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Centereach, Shirley, Medford, Ronkonkoma, Manorville, Stony
Brook, Patchogue, Middle Island, Port Jefferson, Wading
River, Center Moriches, Coram, Holbrook, Sayville,
Farmingville, Mastic, Rocky Point, Mastic Beach, Mount Sinai
and Yaphank.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

&&



Rip Current Statement
Issued: 7:04 AM Jul. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...Through this evening.

* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all
people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches
should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax
and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and yell or wave for help.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:03 AM Jul. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT EARLY
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Long Island Sound west of Port Jefferson and New
Haven, New York Harbor, and South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet
through Shinnecock Bay.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

Flood Watch
Issued: 7:03 AM Jul. 29, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...A portion of southeast New York, including the following
areas, Northern Nassau, Northwest Suffolk, Southern Nassau and
Southwest Suffolk.

* WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving low pressure system is bringing periods of
heavy showers and thunderstorms to the area this morning.
Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher
amounts, could lead to flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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