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Flash flood warning issued for parts of NYC amid tornado watch
Gothamist • • nation
Key Points:
- A flash flood warning is in effect for Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday due to severe storms bringing 1 to 2 inches of heavy rain, causing flooding on roads and low-lying areas.
- A tornado watch remains active across all five NYC boroughs until 9 p.m., with officials noting that atmospheric conditions could allow tornado formation, though tornadoes are rare in the city.
- Flooding has caused travel disruptions, including delays on the Major Deegan Expressway and closure of northbound lanes on the Henry Hudson Parkway due to a fallen tree.
- Officials advise residents in basements to move to higher floors and warn drivers not to enter flooded roadways for safety.
- A tornado watch indicates favorable conditions for tornadoes, but a tornado warning would mean a confirmed sighting or radar detection, prompting immediate sheltering.
