Coastal storm to cause multiple hazards at local beaches

A slow-moving coastal storm is expected to reach the New York region on Wednesday and remain offshore through the week. The National Weather Service warns of hazards including increased coastal flooding and high surf. The storm will impact local waterways throughout the period.
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- A slow-moving coastal storm will drift into the region on Wednesday and then meander offshore for the remainder of the week, causing several hazards in our local waterways, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters say the threat for coastal flooding has increased as well as the chances of high surf [...]
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