PSA: Flash Flood Watch In NYC As Storm Ida Set to Reach New York

New York City Emergency Management has issued a travel advisory for Wednesday morning into Thursday morning as the National Weather Service announces a Flash Flood Watch for New York City.

According to the National Weather Service, remnants of Tropical Storm Ida will track near the region Wednesday afternoon into Thursday, bringing a period of heavy rain and potential flash flooding to the region, the bulk of which will occur overnight. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for New York City from 8:00am Wednesday, September 1st, through Thursday, September 2nd, at 2:00pm. A total of 5 to 6 inches of rain is expected with locally higher amounts of up to 8 inches possible. Wind gusts up to 30 mph are also expected.

“New York City Emergency Management is in contact with the National Weather Service to prepare for any potential impacts to the city caused by remnants of Tropical Storm Ida,” NYC Emergency Management Commissioner John Scrivani said. “New Yorkers should take time to prepare and take the appropriate precautions if they must move about the city during the storm.”