* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Hudson, Eastern Essex and Eastern Union Counties. In New York, Richmond (Staten Island), Kings (Brooklyn) and Southern Queens Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the more vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.