Extreme Thunderstorm Warning for Manhattan, Bronx and components of NJ; Flash Flood Warning for Bergen, Rockland counties
NEW YORK (WABC) — A Extreme Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Manhattan and the Bronx in addition to Bergen and Hudson counties in NJ till 7:45 p.m.
In the meantime, a Flash Flood Warning for Manhattan, the Bronx, Westchester, Rockland, Hudson and Bergen counties is in impact till 10 p.m. as thunderstorms threaten downpours Monday evening forward of Tuesday’s anticipated storms. (The warning will expire at 8:45 in Rockland.)
In New Jersey, authorities in Ridgewood are reporting road flooding and downed energy lies within the village. The Ridgewood Hearth Division can be preventing a blaze on Goffel Highway.
Monitor alerts right here.
Monday evening’s storms are a prelude to what’s shaping as much as be a stormy Tuesday.
A Flood Watch is in impact for New York Metropolis and far of the Tri-State space as highly effective storms are poised to hit the area on Tuesday with vital rainfall and the potential for flash flooding.
The Flood Watch will take impact Tuesday at 8 a.m. and can proceed by Wednesday morning. The protection space consists of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
Outdoors of New York Metropolis, Nassau County, Westchester County, Orange County, Putnam County, Rockland County are beneath the watch.
In New Jersey, the areas are Bergen County, Hudson County, Essex County, Passaic County and Union County.
In Connecticut, Fairfield and New Haven counties are beneath the watch.
Observe climate alerts right here.
There’s an AccuWeather Alert day on Tuesday for flooding downpours. Excessive temperatures will attain into the mid and higher 70s.
The NYC Emergency Administration Division is advising New Yorkers to organize for potential heavy rain on Tuesday.
Dani Beckstrom has particulars on a stormy day in retailer Tuesday.
Heavy rounds of rain are anticipated Tuesday afternoon and even into Wednesday; flood issues stay.
Tuesday morning shall be primarily dry, however a muggy begin however by early afternoon, the flooding downpours will start. As soon as the rain begins, there shall be rounds of it. A few of these storms can have damaging wind gusts and hail.
The flood menace goes into Wednesday morning.
Usually, we may see 1 to three inches, however some areas may see 4 to five inches of rain.
Durations of heavy rain could trigger flooding within the metropolis, together with highways, streets, basements, and underpasses. In periods of heavy rain, search greater floor or, if in a basement, transfer to a better flooring.
Metropolis companies have taken motion to wash catch basins and take away road litter within the occasion heavier rain happens.
Heavy rain could create harmful journey circumstances:
- New Yorkers are suggested to restrict journey and keep inside during times of extreme climate.
- Should you should journey, train warning. Don’t drive your car or stroll into areas the place water covers the roadway because the water depth could also be too nice to mean you can cross safely.
- If you’re outdoors throughout a thunderstorm, keep away from open areas and attempt to search shelter indoors.
As for the remainder of the week, scattered showers linger on Wednesday with a excessive of 77.
There’s nonetheless an opportunity for a number of showers on Thursday and a spot bathe on Friday.
Saturday is the nicer half of the weekend, and a late-day bathe is feasible Sunday.
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