Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Jersey City, NJ ∙ New York, NY ∙ Newark, NJ ∙ New Haven, CT ∙ Yonkers, NY ∙ Paterson, NJ ∙ Bridgeport, CT ∙ Stamford, CT ∙ Elizabeth, NJ ∙ Waterbury, CT

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service New York NY 302 AM EDT Wed Jul 29 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of southeast New York, including the following areas, Northeast Suffolk and Southeast Suffolk. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A slow moving low pressure system is bringing periods of heavy showers and thunderstorms to the area this morning. Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches, with locally higher amounts, could lead to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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