Flood Watch issued September 12 at 2:20AM EDT until September 13 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
WHAT: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
WHERE: Portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following
areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern
Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic and
Western Union and southeast New York, including the following
areas, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern
Queens, Richmond (Staten Island), Southern Queens and Southern
Westchester.
WHEN: From late tonight through Sunday morning.
IMPACTS: Excessive runoff may result in flooding in poor drainage
areas, rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone
locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Showers with heavy downpours and a few thunderstorms late tonight
into Sunday morning may lead to flooding. Average rainfall
amounts are forecast to range from 1 to 2 inches with locally
higher amounts possible. Peak hourly rates could reach 1.5 to 2
inches.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.