New York Declares Emergency Ahead of Coastal Storm; Flooding Risk in NYC, Long Island

New York State has declared a state of emergency ahead of a coastal storm expected to bring up to 76 mm of rain, 80 km/h gusts, and coastal flooding to New York City, Long Island, and Westchester over the weekend. The declaration signals heightened preparedness for potential flooding and infrastructure strain. Impact severity remains uncertain until the storm makes landfall.