Coastal flooding and erosion from Hurricane Erin expected this week

Temperatures are dropping and waves are building this week. Here's what you need to know.

Alex Calamia

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Aug 18, 2025, 9:35 AM

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Updated 2 hr ago

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WHAT TO KNOW

High tide will cause minor flooding today and the next few days on the South Shore.
Rough Waves from Hurricane Erin arrive tomorrow and peak on Thursday. 8-10 feet swells are expected.
Cloudy start today, then some sun.
Pleasant Tuesday - Thursday with a mix of sun and clouds and highs in the 70s.
Warmer and more humid for the end of the week.

MARINE ALERTS

Coastal Flood Statement today for south shore of Nassau County
Small Craft Advisory in effect for all waterways today

TODAY: Cloudy, cooler.

It's an overcast morning with peeks of sunshine after 2 p.m. Highs near 70. Breezy early, then the wind relaxes later today.

TUESDAY: Pleasant

A mix of sun and clouds. Less humid. Highs in the mid-70s.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy. Remaining pleasant, but with more clouds and a stray shower. Highs in the mid-70s.

THURSDAY: Dangerous Waves

Hurricane Erin makes its closest approach. Expect breezy conditions, but sunny skies and no rain. Waves will be 8-10 feet on the south shore and winds will come in from the northeast at 20 mph.