Other places in and near the metropolitan area may be put under weather advisories in the coming hours as the storm approaches. 12 hours ago &0183 &32 Bob Ziff of the North Jersey Weather Observers reported the following rain totals since Friday: Cedar Grove: 2.47 inches. A record amount of rain fell at Central Park throughout the day on Monday, with 1.85 inches recorded breaking the daily rainfall record of 1.76 inches previously set in 2012. Winds are fluctuating between 10 and 15 mph out of Kennedy and LaGuardia airports and are expected to stay that way until the early afternoon.īy the late evening, the storm will have left the area, and winds are expected to die down. 1 day ago &0183 &32 As it stands, New York City is under a flood watch from Monday morning until Tuesday at 12 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Robert Mecea The storm began affecting the areas Tuesday morning, but humidity is supposed to drop by Wednesday afternoon. NWS New York NY / Twitter Vehicles drive through a large puddle on the service road of the eastbound LIE near the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens. Flooding is expected today in the NYC metropolitan area. In a collaboration between SRIJB, NY Sea Grant, NYC Mayors Office of Resiliency, and NYC Emergency Management. Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island, along with parts of New Jersey and Long Island, have already experienced 2 inches of rain overnight, with 1 to 2 more inches expected in the next several hours. A flash flood watch remains in effect Tuesday until 6 p.m. While there had been no reports of injuries in the area, a number of roads were closed by Monday afternoon, including a section of Interstate 95, and Route 10 - one of the main arteries into and out of Providence.Get those umbrellas and rainboots ready for the morning commute.Īreas of the New York metro region are under flash flood warnings as storms creep into the Northeast and showers are expected to continue throughout the day. NEW YORK CITY A noreaster that blew into New York City overnight isnt done soaking the city. Parts of Georgia saw 12 inches of rain in some hard-hit areas.įlash flood conditions were in the Rhode Island cities of Providence and Cranston, the National Weather Service reported. The storm was causing problems across the East. Issued when sustained winds of 30 to 39 mph are forecast for 1 hour or longer, or wind gusts of 46-57 mph for any duration. City agencies have taken action to clean catch basins and remove street litter in the event heavier rain occurs. Issued when sustained winds of 40 mph or greater are forecast for 1 hour or longer, or wind gusts of 58 mph or greater for any duration. During periods of heavy rain, seek higher ground or, if in a basement, move to a higher floor. The city also warned that periods of heavy rain may cause flooding in the city, including basements. New Yorkers are advised to prepare for potential rain and thunderstorms. The NYC Emergency Management Department issued a travel advisory through Tuesday. Here’s what we know: Central Park in Manhattan recorded 3.1 inches of rain in one hour during a storm that spawned tornadoes and splintered homes in New Jersey.
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"To reduce the likelihood of flooding and respond to any instances of flooding that do occur, crews will inspect drains in flood-prone areas to ensure they are functional, and supervisors will monitor flood-prone locations for any reports of flooding to ensure quick response."ĭownload the FREE Fox 5 NY weather app and always stay updated on storms.Īpple App Store: Google Play Store: NYC travel advisory "Crews will prepare and fuel two trains capable of high-capacity pumping, two trains designed for debris clean-up, and additional emergency trucks and emergency response equipment including track pumps and chain saws," the MTA said in a statement. Hurricane Ida, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm with some of the strongest winds ever to slam. The MTA said it deployed crews to prepare for and respond to weather-related problems in the transit system. New York City subway stations hit by flash flooding brought on by remnants of Hurricane Ida. 13 hours ago &0183 &32 By Rachael Jay Published 13 seconds ago.
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