AI Generated Image
Slow-moving storms could dump up to 7 inches of rain on parts of New York City
Gothamist • • nation
Key Points:
- New York City and parts of New Jersey are under a flood watch through 8 p.m. Wednesday due to slow-moving storms expected to bring five to seven inches of rain in some areas.
- Meteorologists warn that rainfall rates of two to three inches per hour could cause potentially life-threatening flooding, with most areas expecting at least three inches of rain by Wednesday night.
- Strong thunderstorms with damaging winds up to 60-70 mph are possible, primarily affecting Northeast New Jersey and the NYC metro area, though the threat is considered low and likely isolated.
- NYC Emergency Management has issued a travel advisory from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning and urges residents, especially those in basement apartments, to prepare for flooding and avoid walking through flooded streets or subway stations.
- The wet weather is expected to continue with lighter storms and showers possibly lasting until Friday.
