STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- As Staten Island is bracing for a wet and windy afternoon and night, the Staten Island Railway is experiencing delays in both directions ahead of Wednesdays rush hour.

SIR trains are delayed in both directions because of slippery rails caused by the inclement weather along the line, according to an MTA announcement.

Those commuting by car will not be any luckier when crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge on Wednesday.

Due to high winds and road conditions motorists are asked to drive at reduced speeds of 20 MPH," MTA.info says.

The MTA also warned motorists that rain is causing dangerous, wet roadways along the span.

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for New York City, including Staten Island.

Winds are projected to reach between 20 and 30 mph with gusts in excess of 50 mph, according to the NWS.

The advisory will be in effect from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 6 p.m. on Thursday.

The NWS is advising residents to keep their electronics charged and turn their refrigerators and freezers to a colder setting, should a power outage occur because of the wind.

Earlier today, the NWS also issued a coastal flood statement for Staten Island, warning that minor coastal flooding could occur Wednesday night.

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