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Currently in NYC — September 29, 2023: Dangerously heavy rain
Plus, details on a flash flood threat for NYC.
Stacy Blundell & Eric Holthaus
September 28, 2023
The weather, currently.
Dangerous flash flooding possible!
Heads up. We have an inverted trough that is going to cause a lot issues in our area on Friday. Heavy rain is expected with 2-3 inches of rain likely. That’s a lot of water on already saturated ground. That’s not even the worst part. Wherever the heavy rain axis sets up could get 3-5 inches or more of rain. This will cause serious flash flooding concerns and it will be really important to pay attention to weather alerts and warnings. Be especially careful when commuting tomorrow. If you live in an area that is prone to flooding, now is a good time to make any preparations in case it happens. These forecasts are tricky because it all depends on where the heavy bands set up. Stay safe out there.
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What you need to know, currently.
An extremely heavy rainstorm is forecast for Friday near New York City, with the potential for record-setting rainfall that could create widespread flash flooding.
Heavy rain — 4-6 inches — is expected over a wide swath of metro New Jersey, NYC, the Hudson Valley, and western Connecticut. In an extreme situation — if everything lines up perfectly — some locations in Brookyn, Queens, or Nassau county could get upwards of 6-12” of rain or more. In a worst case scenario, the state’s all-time 24-hour rainfall record could be in jeopardy. (13.57” at Islip on Long Island set on Aug 14, 2014).
[Key Messages]: Heavy rainfall likely with potential of scattered to numerous areas of flash flooding late tonight into Fri night. Flood Watch is in effect for much of the area during this time. Closely monitor the forecast & prepare to take action if warnings are issued.
— NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY)
9:31 PM • Sep 28, 2023
Water temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean just off the East Coast have been at record levels all summer, the perfect fuel for excessive rain. And a slow-moving storm system is all it will take for this fuel to turn into a major flood threat.
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