'Much Uncertainty' In Nor' Easter Track And Intensity: Curran

ISLAND PARK, NY — A Nor'Easter is making its way to Nassau County, where a flash flood watch is in effect from Monday night at 8 p.m. until Tuesday at 5 p.m.

With the likelihood of strong gusts, there is a wind advisory from 2 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday.

"We are keeping a watchful eye on this Nor'Easter," Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said. "There is still much uncertainty in its track and its intensity."

Curran said the county, on average, will experience 3- 5 inches of rain with rates between .5 and one inch per hour. A stormy scenario, but nothing like what Ida dumped on the north shore with a record three inches in an hour.

"We are expecting strong wind gusts of up to 50 miles per hour," she said.

Communities along the south shore can anticipate the biggest challenge from the impending storm with high tides around midnight and noon on Tuesday.

Curran is most concerned about flooding and power outages from downed trees.

The county's Office of Emergency Management has been activated. The county is clearing drainage systems in preparation for the inclement weather.

She said the brunt of the storm will be Tuesday morning and residents should start making alternative travel plans.

The county's Office of Emergency Management has been activated.

To report an outage or downed lines, call PSEG Long Island's 24-hour hotline at 1-800-490-0075.