New York may have dodged Hurricane Joaquin, but wind and rain lash coast
The odds of dangerous Category 4 Hurricane Joaquin scoring a direct hit on New York are now very low as forecasts have the hurricane passing well off the eastern coast.
But the New York City Office of Emergency Management warned that residents should still be extra careful of high winds from an unrelated weather system, which were gusting in excess of 40 mph on Friday.
“During periods of high winds, use caution when walking or driving high-profile vehicles,” the city said in a statement. “Winds at these speeds can cause flying debris, turn unsecured objects into projectiles and cause power outages.”