Weather in new York | the city moves hurricane Jose

Weather in new York | the city moves hurricane Jose

According to estimates, forecasts, hurricane Jose will pass new York by sea, which will save the city from massive damage, however, does not reduce the risk of coastal flooding. The national weather service warned that strong rip currents formed on beaches still pose a danger to residents.

Warning of coastal flooding is in effect along the coast of Brooklyn and South Queens, and Staten island at 6 p.m. Tuesday and will last until Wednesday noon. The city Department of emergency situations reported that residents should be prepared to moderate flooding in coastal areas. Those who live in a potentially hazardous area are advised to take measures to protect yourself and your home, prepare a bag with Essentials, charge phones and not to forget to communicate with their family and friends.

Tuesday hurricane Jose was assigned to 1 category, but it is expected that by the time he approached the coast of new York, the hurricane will weaken to a tropical storm.

The local beaches have already experienced «strong and dangerous» rip currents and high waves. Forecasters say surf will be fought off the coast until Thursday, and rip currents will continue to make the beaches unsafe to the weekend.

[12 PM]- Our latest briefing on Jose is available here: https://t.co/H9zXfjbXo3 pic.twitter.com/FWVI3NHHSu

— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) September 19, 2017

In addition, the weather service warns of possible heavy rain today, Tuesday and Wednesday, but most of the precipitation expected to fall in the Eastern part of the city.

Gusts of wind can reach up to 30 mph in the afternoon. By Tuesday night it will increase to 40 miles per hour, however, serious damage from strong gusts of wind are expected.

According to officials, in new York city launched an action plan in case of sudden floods, and the city’s Department of buildings published a newsletter for property owners, contractors and operators of construction cranes to ensure safety on construction sites and in buildings.

It is expected that the rest of the week will be quite warm and partly Sunny, as Jose will be away from the city. Wednesday daytime temperatures will be 25 degrees Celsius, and in the evening the weather clears up.

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