Alertes en vigueurWhite Cross Fishing Club, NY
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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 Nassau, Northern Queens, Northwest Suffolk, Richmond (Staten Island), Southern Nassau, Southern Queens, Southern Westchester and Southwest Suffolk.
When: From 2 PM EDT this afternoon through late tonight.
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: - A period of heavy rainfall is possible as showers and potential thunderstorms move through the area. Peak hourly rainfall rates could reach around 2 inches. Average rainfall amounts are expected to be between 1.5 and 2.5 inches with locally higher amounts possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.