Summary:
- Residents of Long Island, South Shore are relieved as Hurricane Lee passes without causing much damage.
- Minor flooding occurred due to the storm surge, but it was not severe enough to flood the boardwalk or homes.
- Volunteers arrived at Lido Beach to clean up the debris and trash left by the storm.
- Swimmers took advantage of the strong current caused by the storm surge as this was the last weekend for swimming before it stops until Memorial Day.
Long Island South Shore residents are breathing a sigh of relief tonight after spending the week preparing for the impact of Hurricane Lee, the storm has since been downgraded and was not expected to make landfall there.
Long Island Residents Relieved After Hurricane Lee the Storm
Residents of Long Island South Shore have expressed relief after Hurricane Lee passed without causing major damage. Volunteers in Lido Beach were seen cleaning up debris along the beach on Saturday morning. Hurricane Lee created a storm surge along Long Island South Shore on Friday night, causing minor flooding in some areas.
Concerns Over Serious Flooding
Despite being downgraded from a hurricane, there were concerns that Lee could cause serious flooding in the area. The tides were high, and waves crashed over sand dunes, flooding the shore. However, the minor flooding came as a relief to most residents.
Inaccessible Beachfronts
Beachfronts in West Bath House and Field Two were inaccessible due to the deep water caused by the storm. While some areas did get hit worse than others, the storm surge did not flood under the boardwalk and into buildings or homes. This was a major relief to residents in the affected areas.
Safety Concerns for Swimmers
The storm surge created strong currents, but it was not considered dangerous for swimmers. This prompted many people to take advantage of the last weekend before swimming stops until Memorial Day at Jones Beach. While the current may be strong, it is safe for people to swim in the area.
Cleaning up the Beach
Volunteers arrived early on Saturday morning to clean up the debris left behind by the storm. Despite the heavy storm, Long Island South Shore residents are grateful that it did not cause major damage to their homes. They are now looking forward to the beach opening again in the future.
Conclusion
While residents of Long Island South Shore were initially concerned about the impact of Hurricane Lee, they were ultimately relieved that it did not cause serious damage to their homes or communities. The storm surge created some minor flooding, but it did not flood under the boardwalk or into buildings or homes. Volunteers worked hard to clean up the debris left behind by the storm, and residents are now looking forward to the beach opening again in the future.
Ashley Rodriguez, reporting for Fox five news