Intense afternoon and evening storms threaten to bring flash flooding to the tri-state Monday, with the sudden and heavy downpours potentially leading to flooded roads and dangerous conditions for drivers.
Flash flood warnings were issued for different counties in and around New York City starting after 3 p.m., including:
- Staten Island until 6:15 p.m.
- Rockland and Westchester counties in New York until 7 p.m.; Putnam County until 6:30 p.m.
- Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties in New Jersey until 6:15 p.m.; Bergen County until 7 p.m.
- Fairfield County in Connecticut until 6:30 p.m.
- Sullivan County in New York until 7:30 p.m.; Dutchess and Ulster counties in New York until 8:00 p.m.
- Warren County in New Jersey until 9 p.m.
A flash flood watch will remain in effect through the evening for much of the region.
Rainfall rates could exceed 1-2 inches per hour in some of the heaviest downpours.
If the downpours linger over a particular area for an extended period, flash flooding is likely. For those driving home during the evening commute, be extra cautious if it’s raining heavily.
If you encounter a water-covered stretch of road, do not attempt to drive through it. The water is likely deeper than it seems.
Here is a depiction of the hour-by-hour forecast map for what to expect:
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