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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for the New York City metropolitan area and portions of southern New England from 2 p.m. Tuesday until 2 a.m. Wednesday. Forecasters say thunderstorms along a slow-moving cold front could produce torrential downpours. Rainfall rates may reach 1–2 inches an hour, creating a risk of localized flash flooding, particularly in urban areas and locations near and south of the Massachusetts Turnpike. Officials urge residents to monitor updates, avoid water-covered roadways and be prepared for rapidly rising water.
FLASH FLOOD RISK... This afternoon-evening as tropical air interacts with a front. Not everyone will see storms and downpours- but where you do, rainfall rates could reach 1-2"/hr and lead to localized flash flooding. Greatest risk is near and south of MA pike #WCVB https://t.co/yGLf9hL3jN
TUESDAY... Around 90° with high humidity Hit or miss PM storms and tropical downpours could put down a lot of water in a short period of time. Flood watch south of MA pike for localized flash flood potential 2pm-tonight #WCVB https://t.co/R3o4q4E1fq
A FLOOD WATCH is in effect for our area from 2 PM today until 2 AM Wednesday. Showers & thunderstorms along a slow-moving cold front this afternoon & evening may produce torrential downpours. Stay alert for rapidly rising water. Turn around, don't drown! https://t.co/0yAgVuCq4i
