Forecast and Conditions for Center Moriches, New York

Updated: 3:05 PM EDT on September 05, 2008
Observed at Mastic, New York
Temperature 82.3 °F / 27.9 °C
Humidity -999%
Dew Point -
Wind SE at 2.5 mph / 4.0 km/h
Pressure 30.09 in / 1018.8 hPa (Steady)
Conditions Mostly Cloudy
Visibility 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 1600 ft / 487 m
Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 2200 ft / 670 m
Yesterday's Maximum 82 °F / 27 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 69 °F / 20 °C
Normal high 78 °F / 25 °C
Normal low 60 °F / 15 °C
Record high 90 °F / 32 °C (1985)
Record low 49 °F / 9 °C (2000)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 0
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 11
Sunrise06:22 AM (EDT)
Sunset07:16 PM (EDT)
Moon Rise12:35 PM (EDT)
Moon Set09:51 PM (EDT)
Moon Phase
Areal Flood Watch
Statement as of 1:00 PM EDT on September 5, 2008


... Flood Watch now in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday
morning...

The Flood Watch is now in effect for

* portions of southern Connecticut... northeast New Jersey and
southeast New York... including the following areas... in
southern Connecticut... northern Fairfield... northern
Middlesex... northern New Haven... northern New London...
southern Fairfield... southern Middlesex... southern New Haven
and southern New London. In northeast New Jersey... Bergen...
eastern Passaic... Essex... Hudson... Union and western Passaic.
In southeast New York... Bronx... Kings (brooklyn)... Nassau...
New York (manhattan)... northeastern Suffolk... northern
Westchester... northwestern Suffolk... Orange... Putnam...
Queens... Richmond (staten island)... Rockland... southeastern
Suffolk... southern Westchester and southwestern Suffolk.

* From Saturday morning through Sunday morning

* Tropical Storm Hanna is located east of Florida this morning
and is expected to continue to move northwest today.

* Heavy rain associated with this tropical storm will spread well
ahead of the main low late tonight into Saturday night... with
the heaviest rain expected Saturday into Saturday night.
Tropical Storm Hanna is expected to produce anywhere between 3
to 6 inches of rain with some possible higher amounts across the
watch area. These rainfall totals have the potential to produce
flooding across highly urbanized and poor drainage areas and
cause small streams and creeks to flow out of their banks.

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

Flash flooding often leads to impassable roadways. Motorists that
attempt to cross flooded roadways but their lives in danger and
can cause thousands of dollars of damage to their vehicles due to
water entering the engine and vehicle.

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.






Tropical Storm Watch
Statement as of 2:00 PM EDT on September 5, 2008


Sandy-Hook-NJ 40.46n 74.00w
Watch-Hill-RI 41.30n 71.86w




1217 PM EDT Fri Sep 5 2008

... Tropical storm watch in effect...

... Areas affected...

This statement recommends actions to be taken by persons in
coastal sections of northern New Jersey... southeast New
York... including all of New York City and Long Island... and
southern Connecticut.

... Watches/warnings...

A tropical storm watch is in effect. A Flood Watch is in effect
from Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

... Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Another threat a tropical storm can pose is to the boating
community. Mariners are advised to remain in port until the
tropical storm threat has passed. Boat owners and Marina operators
in the watch area should prepare quickly for tropical storm
conditions.

Home owners are urged to secure all loose outdoor items. Garbage
cans and lawn furniture can easily become projectiles with the
onset of tropical storm force winds. All residents and visitors
are urged to stock up on batteries... flashlights... drinking water
and non-perishable foods. People are also urged to remain indoors
during the storm as the combination of heavy rain and gutsy winds
will result in loose soil and the threat of downed trees... large
tree limbs and power lines.

... Storm surge and storm tide...

Coastal storm surge flooding of 2 to 3 feet above normal tide
levels is expected as Hanna passes just south and east of Long
Island Saturday night. We currently are in a period of neap
tides... which results in low astronomical tides. As a
result... significant coastal flooding is not expected at this
time. However... high seas and rough surf could result in slightly
higher water levels... and some splash over... especially around the
time of high tide.

The times of high tide are as follows...

At Sandy Hook...
high tide is at 1249 am and 115 PM Saturday... and at 139 am
Sunday.

At The Battery...
high tide is at 1235 am and 101 PM Saturday... and at 125 am
Sunday.

At East Rockaway Inlet...
high tide is at 1242 am and 108 PM Saturday... and at 132 am
Sunday.

At Jones Inlet...
high tide is at 1229 am and 1255 PM Saturday... and at 119 am
Sunday.

At Shinnecock Inlet...
high tide is at 1249 am and 115 PM Saturday... and at 139 am
Sunday.

At Montauk Point...
high tide is at 200 am and 234 PM Saturday... and at 257 am
Sunday.

At Bridgeport CT...
high tide is at 424 am and 440 PM Saturday... and at 518 am
Sunday.

At New Haven CT...
high tide is at 423 am and 439 PM Saturday... and at 517 am
Sunday.

At New London CT...
high tide is at 232 am and 300 PM Saturday... and at 332 am
Sunday.

... Winds...

At the Point of closest approach over eastern Long Island and far
southeast Connecticut... Hanna is expected to have sustained winds
of 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph... mainly east of the center. If
the storm moves as forecast... rain bands northwest of the center
will likely produce wind gusts up to 45 mph.

... Inland flooding...

Hanna is expected to produce rainfall accumulations of 4 to 7
inches across the region. Higher amounts are possible where rain
bands are the most persistent. This amount of rain will likely
result in significant rises on area rivers... streams and
creeks... as well as moderate flooding of low lying... poor drainage
and urban areas.

Be prepared to move to higher ground if flooding begins to occur.
Do not drive through flood waters. If you encounter any flooding
while driving... turn around.

... Tornadoes...

Isolated tornadoes will be possible east of the track of Hanna.
This will keep the threat of tornadoes and waterspouts mainly
over the ocean waters... and possibly the Twin Forks of Long
Island.

... Next update...

This statement will be updated shortly after 5 PM this afternoon.




Forecast as of 12:45 PM EDT on September 5, 2008

Tropical storm watch in effect...
This Afternoon
Sunny. Highs around 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Showers becoming likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Saturday
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Humid with highs in the mid 70s. South winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph late. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Saturday Night
Showers. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the evening. A chance of thunderstorms. Very windy and lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph...becoming east 30 to 40 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 50 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning... then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Northwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening...then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.
Tuesday
Partly sunny in the morning...then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
Thursday
Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.
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