Flood Watch issued for Wednesday in New York and Southern New England
More than 30 million people A flood watch was expected to be in effect beginning Wednesday afternoon as a major coastal storm threatened New York City, Boston and other parts of the Northeast, forecasters said, and commuters were warned to expect travel disruptions.
Rain was expected to fall at a rate of 1 inch per hour between 6 p.m. Wednesday and 3 a.m. Thursday This is reported by the National Weather Service for New York City. Forecasters warned of “widespread minor flooding” in urban communities, poor drainage zones and low-lying areas.
In total, about two to three inches of rain could fall on Long Island and southern Connecticut. The New York and New Jersey metro area, northeastern New Jersey and the Lower Hudson Valley could see about one to three inches of rain, forecasters said. All of these areas were under a flood watch that was expected to go into effect Wednesday afternoon.
The watch was also expected to cover parts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, where two to three inches of rain could fall, the report said. National Weather Service office for Boston.
New York City emergency officials said in a statement travel advice that the worst flooding threat would begin Wednesday afternoon and end around midnight. Flooded roads and travel delays were possible during evening traffic, officials said, and commuters should allow extra travel time, drive slowly and use major streets or highways when possible.
“With another round of heavy rains and possible flooding in some low-lying areas heading our way, New Yorkers should start planning for tomorrow’s storm so they can stay safe,” Mayor Eric Adams said. social media.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said the heavy rainfall could lead to flooding. encourage residents to “never drive through flooded areas.”
A flood watch, which is less serious than an advisory or warning, indicates this Conditions are favorable for flooding. After Thursday ends, another one to three inches of rain could continue to fall across the region this weekend, meteorologists said.