Suffolk County Coastal Flood Advisory

The United States — National Weather Service issued coastal flood advisories and warnings for United States — Erie County, New York, effective Friday between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. The advisories predict up to 1 1/2 to 2 feet of inundation above ground level in vulnerable waterfront areas, with heavy rain potentially exacerbating flood impacts. This could lead to numerous road closures and widespread flooding of low-lying properties, including homes and businesses with basements. The United States — National Weather Service also provided safety guidelines, urging residents to move to higher ground, follow evacuation orders, disconnect utilities, and avoid driving through floodwaters.