The National Hurricane Center update has been released as of 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

Key takeaways:

• Track continues its eastern run, keeping the eye of the storm over the eastern end of Long Island
• We could see storm effects beginning Sunday morning lasting throughout the day
• This track lessens the immediate impacts in Bayonne. However, a possible LEFT HOOK after landfall could make this a long duration rain and wind event
• Could see over 3” of rain
• Could see sustained winds of ~30mph with higher gusts
• Rain can last throughout the day into Sunday evening/night
• Astronomical High Tide is at 9:14 p.m.