Flood Watch issued July 28 at 2:25PM EDT until July 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following
areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern
Union, Hudson, Western Essex 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...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 2.5 and 3.5 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 prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Varoitus voimassa ti klo 21:25 - to klo 3:00
