Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Coastal Flood and Fire Warnings Issued
The weather is causing problems in two different parts of the United States.
On the east coast, places like New York City and New Jersey are expecting some flooding because of a storm.
The water might cover roads and low-lying areas, so people are being told to be careful while driving.
On the west coast, in Colorado, there's a warning about wildfires because of strong winds and dry air.
The winds can be very strong, up to 90 miles per hour in some places, and the dry air makes it easier for fires to start and spread.
People are being told to be careful and be ready to leave their homes if they need to.
It's important to follow these warnings to stay safe.
Coastal flood advisories issued for New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey due to an approaching storm.
Up to one foot of inundation expected in vulnerable areas in Queens and Long Island from 4 am to 10 am on Friday.
Half-a-foot of inundation expected in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Hudson, Essex, and Union counties from 5 am to 11 am on Friday.
Red flag warning issued for Colorado's Front Range due to high winds and low humidity, raising the risk of wildfires.
Wind gusts in Colorado expected to hit 60 to 70 mph, with gusts up to 90 mph in higher elevations.
- Who
- National Weather Service (NWS), NOAA meteorologist Jennifer Stark, residents in affected areas
- What
- Coastal flood advisories and red flag warnings issued
- When
- Friday morning for coastal floods, Wednesday and Thursday for red flag warning
- Where
- New York City, Long Island, New Jersey, Colorado's Front Range
- Why
- Approaching storm on the east coast and high winds, low humidity in Colorado
- Areas with coastal flood advisories
- New York City, Long Island, New Jersey
- Expected inundation in Queens and Long Island
- Up to 1 foot
- Expected inundation in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Hudson, Essex, and Union counties
- Half a foot
- Red flag warning area
- Colorado's Front Range
- Expected wind gusts in Colorado
- 60 to 70 mph, up to 90 mph in higher elevations
- Expected relative humidity in Colorado
- 17-20%
- Initial red flag warning date
- Wednesday
- Extended red flag warning date
- Thursday