Thursday, October 1, 2026
UPDATE:
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said Sunday that fewer than 100 power outages were reported in the town. He added that Bayville saw flooding, but most flooding in the town was in South Massapequa.
Glen Head residents on Orchard Street reported losing power for roughly two hours on Saturday. According to PSEG-Long Island, 22 customers are affected by an otuage on Jaegger Drive and Acorn Court in Glen Head. PSEG estimates power will be restored to that area by 11 p.m. Monday. A second outage on Washington Avenue East in Glen Head is affecting 13 PSEG customers, according to the utility. Power is estimated to be restored by 11 p.m. Monday. A smaller third outage on Benjamin Street has been reported, and PSEG is assessing conditions for an estimated restoration time.
In Sea Cliff, an outage between Circle Way and Highland Avenue is affecting six customers, according to PSEG. The utility is estimating power to be restored to that area by 11 p.m. Monday as well.
A telephone pole next to the Swan Club on Glenwood Road was reported to have fallen on Sunday morning, and police responded.
“It is not over," Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said on Sunday. "While the wind is dying down and the rain will just be a trickle compared to what we’ve had the last couple of days, the ground is saturated with water. That means roots are loosened. It doesn’t take much for a tree, especially one full of leaves, to fall over."
The nor'easter forecasted for Long Island has struck bringing heavy rain that is causing flooding and high winds resulting in scattered power outages.
According to PSEG-Long Island, 10 customers on Chadwick Street in Glen Cove are affected by a power outage, the cause of which is pending investigation. PSEG estimates power will be restored to that area by 4 p.m. on Sunday.
A fallen tree on Darby Place in Glen Head was reported early Saturday morning. The Town of Oyster Bay responded, and the street is open.
The Sea Cliff Fire Department posted tips for the storm on Facebook Friday. Tips in the post include staying inside and away from windows, charging phones and keeping flashlights ready, running generators outdoors and away from windows, avoiding flooded roads and downed power lines, checking on neighbors and securing outdoor items. The fire department's emergency number is (516) 671-0334.
"We're keeping roadways clear, addressing flooding and working overtime to keep you safe during the nor'easter," Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said on Saturday.
The City of Glen Cove urged residents to stay connected by signing up notifications by email or text. Residents can choose which topics they receive updates on, incliuding emergency information, city news and notices, recreation updates, ferry information and meeting agendas. Residents can sign up at GlenCoveNy.gov. The city also issued an emergency alert and has closed all beaches until the storm passes on Sunday and conditions are safe.
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino said Saturday that the next two high tide cycles will bring more flooding and urged residents to move cars to higher ground.
Long Island Rail Road service is partially suspended between Long Beach and Valley Stream becasue of flooding in Island Park.
Power has been restored to more than 34,600 PSEG-Long Island customers affected by the storm since early morning Friday, utility officials said. The storm has downed trees, branches and wires across the coverage areas. As of press time, 19 trees were down in the Town of Hempstead, officials said.
Gov. Kathy Hochul declated a state of emergency for both Nassau and Suffolk counties.
On Saturday, she had a strong warning for people going into or near the water as she said it is, "literally gambling with their life."
A State of Emergency was declared on Long Island, as hazardous rip currents and coastal flooding in Nassau County and Suffolk County is expected through the weekend, with beach flooding and erosion also possible.
The nor'easter is expected to stretch from New England to North Carolina.
A coastal flood warning is also in effect through Saturday evening. The coastal flood warning calls for 1 to 2 feet of inundation in vulnerable locations.
The flooding has affected roads, parking lots, parks, lawns and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront. There are power outages across Long Island from the North to South shores and and to the tip of Montauk. Beach flooding and erosion are likely through the weekend.
Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine said waves seven- to 10-feet have resulted in substantial erosion from Fire Island To Montauk. Emergency Medical service and fire calls are double compared to an average day, Romaine added.
"Dedicated county employees are working the phones, handling this and following this storm very carefully," he said.
The weather service is warning that life-threatening rip currents are likely for anyone entering the surf zone. Beachgoers are advised to stay out of the surf, as rip currents can pull even experienced swimmers away from shore and into deeper water.
Those who must travel should allow extra time and be prepared for possible road closures. Motorists should not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
"This will be a moderate to heavy rain, and it will be a sustained rain," Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said at Friday news conference, held in conjunction with Suffolk County officials in Yaphank. "What the National Weather Service has briefed us on is they expect that it will be a continual rain, up to probably 5-inches. The wind will be at a sustained 30 to 35 miles an hour, with gusts that could exceed 50. We're talking about a lot of wind."
Residents in flood-prone areas are also advised to take steps to protect their property.
Blakeman said areas of concern in Nassau County are communities along the South Shore, from Atlantic Beach to East Rockaway to Massapequa. More severe weather effects are expected in Long Beach, Lido Beach and Freeport. Some North Shore communities are expected to experience moderate effects, primarily Port Washington and Bayville.
He recommended that people charge their phones and battery packs in the event of power outages. Electric vehicles are susceptible to fire if they get wet, Blakeman said, and he recommended moving cars off the street or to higher ground.
Neither Nassau nor Suffolk County is anticipating evacuations, either voluntary or mandatory, but asked that residents who live in coastal communities remain vigilant. If Nassau County calls for evacuations, residents should go to Nassau Community College. Homeless people will be able to shelter at the old family courthouse in Westbury, Blakeman added.
“PSEG Long Island is the most reliable overhead electric service provider in New York State, and we are prepared to respond to any outages the storm may bring,” Michael Sullivan, vice president of Electric Operations at PSEG Long Island, said in a news release “We continue to monitor this weather system and have performed system and logistic checks to ensure any customers who may be affected will have their power restored safely and as quickly as possible.”
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Additional reporting by Roksana Amid.
