* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Middlesex, and Southern New Haven Counties. In New York, Northern Nassau, Northwest Suffolk, Southern Nassau, and Southwest Suffolk Counties.

* WHEN...From noon today to 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down numerous tree limbs, and scattered trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* WHAT...Up to 1/2 ft of inundation above ground level possible in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline during the morning and late afternoon and early evening high tides.

* WHERE...Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.

* WHEN...During the times of high tide this morning and then again late this afternoon and early evening.

* COASTAL FLOOD IMPACTS...Brief minor flooding of the most vulnerable locations near the waterfront and shoreline.

* SHORELINE IMPACTS...Breaking waves of 8 to 12 ft along the Rockaways and 10 to 16 ft along the ocean beaches of Nassau County will result in beach flooding and erosion with scattered areas of dune erosion. Localized overwashes are possible where dune structures have been compromised.