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Flood watch for NYC and NJ: Expect a soggy Saturday night, Sunday morning
Gothamist • • nation
Key Points:
- A flood watch is in effect for New York City, northeast New Jersey, and southern Westchester County from 2 to 10 a.m. Sunday due to expected heavy rainfall.
- The city may experience brief downpours of 1 to 2 inches per hour, with total rainfall around 1 to 2 inches, while eastern Brooklyn, Queens, parts of Long Island, and northeast New Jersey could receive heavier rain.
- Residents in flood-prone homes are advised to know their exits and be prepared to move to higher floors, with the Notify NYC app offering automated alerts for basement flooding.
- Weather conditions are expected to improve by Monday, with sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 70s during the day and mid-50s at night, continuing through the rest of the week.
