Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFlooding is the primary concern with Monday’s storms, according to the National Weather Service (Getty Images)A flash flood warning is in effect for parts of the New York City metro area as showers and thunderstorms bring heavy rain to the city.“Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue to move through the tri-state region, with isolated areas of heavy rainfall possible. A flood watch is in effect through the late afternoon. Remember, turn around, don't drown!” the National Weather Service warned.The flash flood warning was set to continue for Brooklyn, Queens and Valley Stream until 12:45 p.m.“The flash flood threat continues through this evening. Flash floods are the top weather killer, so be safe on the roads in the event of flooding,” NWS warned in a second post.The weather service urges Americans to set up a way to get weather warnings on your phone, seek higher ground immediately when alerted to a flash flood, and never enter floodwaters in a vehicle or on foot. More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Flash flood warning in effect for New York City as storms bring heavy rain
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleFlooding is the primary concern with Monday’s storms, according to the National Weather Service (Getty Images)A flash flood warning is in effect for parts of the New York City metro area as showers and thunderstorms bring heavy rain to the city.“Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue to move through the tri-state region, with isolated areas of heavy rainfall possible. A flood watch is in effect through the late afternoon. Remember, turn around, don't drown!” the National Weather Service warned.The flash flood warning was set to continue for Brooklyn, Queens and Valley Stream until 12:45 p.m.“The flash flood threat continues through this evening. Flash floods are the top weather killer, so be safe on the roads in the event of flooding,” NWS warned in a second post.The weather service urges Americans to set up a way to get weather warnings on your phone, seek higher ground immediately when alerted to a flash flood, and never enter floodwaters in a vehicle or on foot. More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
