Check LIRR/MTA status before travel expect cancellations/diversions at NY Penn Station and use Grand Central or Atlantic Terminal as alternatives (see local updates).
Avoid driving on the Long Island Expressway westbound near Exit 49 (Melville) while lane closures remain in effect allow extra drive time.
Carry lightweight rain protection and a water bottle — forecast includes drizzle and isolated rain late in the week and two very warm days (May 19-20).
Keep personal items secure in busy stations and allow extra time for crowded trains and station transfers due to diversions.
Monitor local news and agency feeds for updates on transit resumptions and traffic re-openings (Penn Station, LIE).
