The National Weather Service New York NY (NWSNewYorkNY) has issued multiple flood advisories and warnings across New York City and its surrounding areas, including northeast New Jersey and the Lower Hudson Valley, due to expected heavy rainfall. The advisories began on March 23, with a flood watch in effect from 4 AM on March 23 to 2 AM on March 24, anticipating 2 to 3 inches of rain that may cause flooding of roadways and streets. Residents are advised to prepare to move to higher ground during periods of heavy rain. Specific advisories include a flood watch for NYC from Late Friday Night to Late Saturday Night, a flood advisory for Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Manhattan, with additional rainfall amounts ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 inches expected to cause minor flooding in these areas. The flood warning for Staten Island indicates heavy rain causing ongoing or expected flooding of low and poor drainage areas, with advisories spanning times from 11:05 AM to 2:15 PM for Brooklyn & Queens, 11 AM to 2 PM for Queens & Bronx, 11:15 AM until 3:15 PM for Staten Island, and a flood warning from 1PM to 8PM for Staten Island, extending until 8:00 PM on 3/23 for Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan & Queens.
.@NWSNewYorkNY Flood Advisory for Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan & Queens: Until 8:00 PM on 3/23. 1 to 2 inches of rain expected to cause flooding of low-lying & poor drainage areas. https://t.co/ZGkKsz9oMq. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/UxaBS4Fzwe. https://t.co/W6TXorYdeF
.@NWSNewYorkNY Flood Warning for Staten Island: 1PM - 8PM. Rain gauges indicate heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Heavy rain will cause flooding of low & poor drainage areas. https://t.co/oBGvYAYGD9. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/2IOlrik8k0
.@NWSNewYorkNY Flood Advisory for Staten Island: 11:15 AM until 3:15 PM. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. https://t.co/ZGkKsz9oMq. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/UxaBS4Fzwe https://t.co/JN0mD403LS
.@NWSNewYorkNY Flood Advisory for Brooklyn & Queens: 11:05 AM to 2:15 PM. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. https://t.co/ZGkKsz9oMq. Multilingual &ASL Link: https://t.co/UxaBS4Fzwe https://t.co/B5HUnajqaK
.@NWSNewYorkNY Flood Advisory for Queens & Bronx: 11 AM to 2 PM. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. https://t.co/ZGkKsz9oMq. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/UxaBS4Fzwe https://t.co/3T6MOoWUTg
⚠️ Stay safe, NYC! @NWSNewYorkNY has issued a Flood Watch from 4 AM on 3/23 to 2 AM on 3/24. Heavy rain is expected, which may cause minor flooding. Exercise caution while traveling. 📋 Our team's emergency prep guide: https://t.co/5LmTSxVntx Be sure to sign up for @NotifyNYC. https://t.co/93Nbl1gdZ0
⚠️ Weather Update ⚠️ @NWSNewYorkNY has issued a Flood Watch from Saturday morning to Sunday morning. Heavy rain is expected, which may cause traffic delays and minor flooding. Exercise caution while traveling. Get updates by subscribing to @NotifyNYC https://t.co/4cgKkSFimQ
After a cool day today with highs in the 40s, rain will develop tonight, with a 6-8 hour period of moderate to heavy rain expected from late Saturday morning into Saturday evening. Flood watches are in effect for Saturday and Saturday night. #NYwx #NJwx #CTwx https://t.co/pdfV0FLuEY
A Flood Watch has been issued for NYC, northeast NJ, and portions of the Lower Hudson Valley. #NYwx #NJwx 🌧️Hazard: Periods of heavy rainfall, 2-3" total 🕑Timing: Late Friday Night - Late Saturday Night 📰Briefing: https://t.co/K8ydaQbSgj ✅Forecast: https://t.co/wTqdsomHTB https://t.co/ELP7ruVUFp
.@NWSNewYorkNY Flood Watch for NYC: 4 AM on 3/23 to 2 AM on 3/24. 2 to 3in. of rain may cause flooding of roadways & streets. Prepare to move to higher ground during periods of heavy rain. Info: https://t.co/oBGvYAYGD9. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/QxHw2NqjRm. https://t.co/RKStLXinXU