Flood advisory expires

Far Rockaway Branch westbound service is limited; had been suspended

Posted

LIRR Service Update
There are system-wide scattered delays of up to 30 minutes because of weather-related problems, as well as up to 90 min delays on the Montauk Branch due to an earlier disabled train. Limited w/b Far Rockaway Branch service is restored. Service is suspended in both directions between Port Jefferson and Huntington because of flooding conditions.


FLOOD ADVISORY

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY

WED AUG 13

The National Weather Service In Upton Ny Has Extended The Urban Flood Advisory For Nassau County In Southeast New York... Western Suffolk County In Southeast New York... Until 1045 Am Edt...

* Most of the rain has ended across Nassau and

  Western Suffolk counties. However...road closures are likely due to residual flooding. Leave plenty of extra time and check which roads may be closed before venturing out this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE INTO AREAS WHERE THE WATER COVERS THE ROADWAY. MOST FLOODING DEATHS OCCUR IN AUTOMOBILES. TURN AROUND AND FIND ANOTHER ROUTE.

BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION IF THE FLOODING THREAT INCREASES...OR A WARNING IS ISSUED.