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Live updates: Flood watch issued for NYC area; warnings possible
NBC New York • • nation
Key Points:
- The tri-state area is expected to experience severe weather through Monday night, with rainfall rates reaching up to 3 inches per hour, potentially causing significant transit and power disruptions.
- Flash flood warnings have been issued for New York City, parts of New Jersey, and Long Island, with New Jersey, particularly the Jersey Shore, experiencing major flash flooding early in the day.
- NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani advised residents to prepare for flash flooding, limit travel if possible, and heed weather alerts due to the risk of flooding and delays.
- NJ Transit is already affected by the storm, and the NYC subway system can handle up to 1.75 inches of water per hour, but rainfall exceeding 2 inches per hour could cause flooding.
- The storm follows three consecutive days of severe weather, including hurricane-force gusts and fallen trees, which may worsen flooding by clogging drains and sewers, with isolated rainfall totals possibly exceeding 4 inches by the end of the day.
