The storm poses significant risks to coastal areas, including widespread minor-to-moderate flooding, particularly during high tides on Friday and Saturday. Areas such as southern Nassau, Queens, and coastal Connecticut west of New Haven are at greater risk. Ocean beaches in Long Island and New Jersey may experience hazardous rip currents, high surf, and localised beach erosion. Wind gusts are expected to peak at 35-50 mph across the Tri-State area, with the strongest gusts in southeast Connecticut and eastern Long Island. Structural flooding and dune damage are also likely along Long Island and Queens coastlines.