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Coastal Flood — Northern Westchester, NY

Dec 6, 1996

A strong low pressure system developed just off the DELMARVA Coast early Friday morning and moved slowly northeast. It passed south of Long Island during the late morning before moving east of Long Island Friday afternoon.It produced heavy rain, strong gusty winds, and minor tidal flooding along the coast. The storm also produced wet snow well inland, especially over higher terrain.Rainfall amounts ranged from 1 to 2 inches. Snowfall amounts ranged from 0.5 inches at Suffern in Rockland Count

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5582433). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

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