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Treacherous downpours and flash flooding to pummel NYC on Monday
New York Post • • nation
Key Points:
- New York City faces severe flash flooding and heavy rain up to two inches per hour starting Sunday evening, with the worst conditions expected during Monday's morning commute between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m.
- A flood watch is in effect until Tuesday morning, with potential for up to six inches of rain in some areas, causing significant flooding in low-lying neighborhoods and major disruptions to transportation.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani has activated the City’s Flash Flood Emergency Plan, mobilizing city agencies and emergency teams to prepare for the storm and urging residents to limit travel and stay safe.
- The severe weather follows a weekend of extreme heat and intense thunderstorms, including a record 100-degree temperature in Central Park, the first triple-digit reading there since 2012.
- Officials warn that strong wind gusts accompanying the storms could cause additional hazards such as downed tree limbs and unsecured objects, emphasizing the need for residents to take precautions.
