Flood Watch issued September 13 at 2:07AM EDT until September 13 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following
areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern
Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic and
Western Union and southeast New York, including the following
areas, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern
Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), Southern Queens and Southern
Westchester.
* WHEN...Until noon EDT today.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding in poor drainage
areas, rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone
locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Showers with heavy downpours and a few thunderstorms early Sunday
morning into midday Sunday may lead to flooding. Average rainfall
amounts are forecast to range from 1 to 2 inches. Locally higher
amounts up to around 3 inches possible. Peak hourly rates could
reach 1.5 to 2 inches.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 11:00 - su klo 19:00
