Tree branches will be a major threat, along with riptides, storm surge and rain.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.A subtropical storm that’s been quietly strengthening off the East Coast most of the week reached tropical storm status Friday afternoon, just in time to ruin New York and New Jersey weekends with a steady rain and hazardous gusty winds.
“You typically see a little bit more tree damage when you have full leaves on the trees than if it's in the middle of winter and you don't have any leaves,” said Sarah Johnson, a warning coordination meteorologist at NWS Mount Holly. The leaves make the branches heavier and more likely to catch the wind.
Outside of the storm surge and coastal flooding risk, he predicted any potential flooding in New York City to be minor and due to poor drainage in low-lying areas. “When we're generally talking about flash flooding, it's not just about how much rain we get, but in how quick of a time that we get it,” Johnson added.
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