India, Aug. 18 -- The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a coastal flood statement for Queens and Nassau County on Monday, which will remain in effect from 3 to 8 pm.

"Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline," stated the weather service, Silive.com reported.

There may be more localized minor floods around the late afternoon and evening high tides through the middle of the week, as per the statement. With the high tide on Thursday evening, there is a chance of more extensive mild to locally moderate coastal flooding.

"Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline," the meteorological service said, urging people to not...