Flood Watch issued July 18 at 2:27AM EDT until July 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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 10 AM EDT this morning through late tonight.
Possible impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Additional details
- Multiple rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected from late this morning into tonight. Peak rainfall rates are expected to be between 1.5 and 2 inches per hour.
- Affected area
- Passaic County, Hudson County, Bergen County
- Last updated
- Jul 18, 2:27 AM EDT
- Expires
- Sun, Jul 19, 2:00 AM EDT
- Source
- National Weather Service
What to do
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.
Official source details
- NWS event
- Flood Watch
- Issued by
- NWS Upton NY
- Recommended response
- Prepare