A tropical storm warning is in effect for New York City as Hermine moves up the East Coast, but the effects are expected to be the same as a strong nor'easter for the city and region.
Hermine was a strong post-tropical cyclone as of Saturday evening, with winds at the storm's center approaching 70 mph.
The worst of the winds are expected from about 12 a.m. until 12 p.m. Monday. Sustained winds could climb to as high as 30 mph, with gusts around 45 mph.
Hermine is anticipated to return to hurricane strength by Sunday evening. A few showers are expected Sunday night and early Monday, but Hermine is not slated to bring significant rain to the city.
The center of storm should remain far enough offshore to keep any significant rainfall from reaching the city.
However, storm surges are expected to produce significant, if not major, coastal flooding — especially in the northern coastal areas of the city and the shores of Staten Island — later Sunday night and perhaps until Wednesday.
Hermine has made a mess of the holiday weekend, dumping several inches of rain from Florida to Virginia and cutting off power for hundreds of thousands.
At least two people have died from the storm.
Although beaches will be open, Mayor Bill de Blasio is warning people to stay out of the water because of the high probability of rip currents.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says the state will activate its emergency operations center early Sunday afternoon in anticipation of any issues from the storm.
For more infomation on how to stay safe in the weather, visit the city's emergency website at nyc.gov/notifynyc
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