Govind Tekale
A coastal flood advisory has been issued for New York City's five boroughs as the supermoon has altered the tide cycle, meaning higher tides along the shore.
Photo Source: Google
The gravitational pull of the supermoon, dubbed the Hunter's moon, is stronger during full and new moons, resulting in higher sea levels.
The supermoon is about 222,056 miles from Earth, making it the closest of the year due to which its gravitational influence is even more pronounced.
Additionally a storm system off the Virginia coast is also a cause for the higher seas.
NotifyNYC sent coastal flood advisories to all New Yorkers for various parts of the five boroughs, effective from 8 p.m. Thursday through 2 a.m. Friday.
The residents were warned about possible flooding on low-lying roads and properties near shorelines.
The National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory at 5:23 p.m. on Thursday, valid for Friday between 7am and 1pm for Middlesex County.
The National Weather Service is anticipating flooding on the most vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities.
They have also warned residents that if travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed and to not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
All U.S. coasts shall experience rapidly increasing high-tide floods by the 2030’s resulting in dramatic flood numbers.