Nor’easter Brings Risk Of Coastal Flooding Through Tuesday

Becoming cloudy and breezy tonight as a nor’easter strengthens over the weekend.A Coastal Flood Watch is in effect through Monday evening and could be extended due to the increasing onshore wind and the Full moon on Monday. The steady onshore wind continues through the weekend with wind-driven showers that will increase on Saturday with partly cloudy skies and windy conditions expected on Sunday.The main hazards will be along our area waterways. From the beaches to the River basin and all tributaries, flooding will be possible at times of high tide. The marine and coastal impacts include dangerous surf conditions with High Surf Advisories. Moderate to potentially Major Tidal and Coastal Flooding at High Tide this weekend through early next week. Tides will average 2.0 to 3.5 feet above normal.Other hazards to consider:Extended duration of Coastal Marine hazardsGale Watches for the Atlantic waters from Saturday afternoon through Monday.Wind Advisory Conditions for the Coast St. John