NYC braces for multiple rainstorms and flood watch through Tuesday night
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for all five boroughs as several rounds of rain and thunderstorms are expected to bring up to four inches of rain, prompting city officials to advise residents to take precautions.
The National Weather Service has placed a flood watch over New York City’s five boroughs and surrounding areas through Tuesday night, forecasting one to two inches of rain in bursts and up to three to four inches in some locations. Meteorologists expect multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms from morning until evening, with the strongest storms potentially producing damaging wind gusts and small hail.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged residents to stay indoors during thunder, heavy rain or strong winds and advised those in basement apartments to know their exits and be prepared to move to higher floors if flooding begins. He posted the guidance on the social media platform X.
Meteorologist Jim Connolly said the exact locations of the heaviest precipitation depend on storm development and intensity, noting that repeated storms over the same area increase flood risk. He added that the weather will remain intermittently showery and stormy through Wednesday morning.
The city’s Emergency Management department also warned of dangerous rip currents at local beaches until Wednesday night, recommending that swimmers avoid the water when red flags are displayed or lifeguards are absent. Residents can receive emergency alerts by texting NOTIFYNYC to 692-692.