Flood Advisory issued May 20 at 8:24PM EDT until May 20 at 9:30PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following
counties, Hudson and Union and southeast New York, including the
following counties, Kings (Brooklyn), Nassau, New York
(Manhattan), Queens and Richmond (Staten Island).
* WHEN...Until 930 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 824 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.1 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Jersey City, Jamaica, Elizabeth, Flatbush, Bayonne, Freeport,
Linden, Valley Stream, Long Beach, Coney Island, Garden City,
Lynbrook, Woodmere, Rockaway Beach, Todt Hill, Crown Heights,
Kennedy Airport, The Verrazano Narrows Bridge, Huguenot and
Forest Hills.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Varoitus voimassa to klo 3:24 - to klo 4:30
