According to Jay Engle, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Upton, New York, the city should expect “widespread” minor to moderate coastal flooding of 1.5-2.5 feet; “major flooding” is forecast for Long Island, as of Saturday morning.

The threat of a coastal storm this weekend in the NYC area is beginning to take shape, with the possibility of heavy rain, high winds and coastal flooding for the region. Here's a timeline of rain and list of potential impacts.

Forecasters say its strength and exact path will determine how severe the impacts are in New York. Coastal communities from the Carolinas to the Mid-Atlantic could face higher tides, strong northeast winds and beach erosion — especially if the storm tracks closer to the shore.

The National Weather Service warns of wind gusts up to 45 mph and 2-3 inches of rainfall that could cause localized flooding in flood-prone areas.

NEW YORK CITY - A powerful area of low pressure is expected to develop along the East Coast this weekend, packing heavy rain and high winds that potentially could impact the New York City area. The coastal storm will likely be of the nor’easter variety, meaning it will pack strong winds that blow from the northeast and heavy precipitation.

A massive nor’easter coming onshore in New England is spinning rain through the eastern part of New York State, with the very edge occasionally brushing Western New York. Expect a few hundredths of an inch of rain.

The National Weather Service issued a more severe forecast of an oncoming nor'easter by the late afternoon on Saturday, Oct. 11. Updated alerts have increased the risk associated with wind gusts and flooding along coastal areas of New Jersey.