All you have to do is look out the window.
This time we are just inside the edge of the storm, with a winter weather advisory and coastal flood warning in effect for most of Monday:
. Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 6 PM EST this evening... * locations... New York City and the northern and western suburbs. * Hazard types... accumulating snow. * Accumulations... snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. * Winds... north 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. * Temperatures... in the lower 30s. * Timing... light snow will develop this morning... and continue into the afternoon. * Impacts... hazardous travel conditions due to snow covered roads. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.
Coastal Flood Warning
Issued: 9:26 AM EST Feb. 8, 2016 – National Weather Service
... Coastal Flood Warning in effect until 1 PM EST this afternoon... The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a coastal Flood Warning... which is in effect until 1 PM EST this afternoon. The coastal Flood Advisory is no longer in effect. * Locations... coastal locations along western Long Island Sound. * Tidal departures... 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 feet above astronomical tides. * Timing... minor coastal flooding expected for this morning/S high tide cycle... and possibly for tonight/S high tide cycles. * Coastal flood impacts... widespread flooding of vulnerable shore roads and/or properties due to height of storm tide and/or wave action this morning. Several Road closures are needed. Isolated structural damage may be observed. This type of event is covered by a coastal Flood Warning. ... L.I. Sound water levels for this morning... Kings Point NY... ... 1034 am... ... .11.3-11.8... ... ... .moderate. Glen Cove NY... ... ..1048 am... ... .11.2-11.7... ... ... .moderate. Old Field NY... ... ..1050 am... ... ..9.5-10.0... ... ... .minor... . ... L.I. Sound water levels for tonight... Kings Point NY... ... 1102 PM... ... ..9.6-10.0... ... ... .minor... . Stamford CT... ... ... 1119 PM... ... ..9.1-9.6... ... ... ..minor... . Bridgeport CT... ... .1116 PM... ... ..8.5-9.0... ... ... ..minor... . New Haven CT... ... ..1112 PM... ... ..8.1-8.5... ... ... ..none... .. Precautionary/preparedness actions... A coastal Flood Warning means that flooding is expected or occurring. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water... and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
