Flood Watch issued July 28 at 2:25PM EDT until July 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following
areas, Western Bergen and Western Passaic and southeast New York,
including the following areas, Northern Westchester, Orange,
Putnam and Rockland.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving low pressure system will bring multiple rounds
of heavy showers and thunderstorms to the area today through
Wednesday. Average rainfall amounts are expected to be
between 3 and 5 inches with localized higher amounts. Peak
hourly rainfall rates could be as high as 2 to 3 inches in
the heaviest showers and thunderstorms. Most of the rainfall
is expected to fall through tonight, however flooding is
still possible on Wednesday.
- 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 ti klo 21:25 - to klo 3:00
