PSA: Travel Advisory For NYC With Flash Flood Warning And High Winds

New York City Emergency Management has issued a travel advisory for Thursday, September 23rd through Friday, September 24th. According to the National Weather Service, rain and scattered thunderstorms are forecast citywide beginning Thursday afternoon through Friday.

Light rain on Thursday morning will become steadier after 2 p.m. with a chance for scattered thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain. Maximum rainfall rates are forecasted to potentially reach 1 inch per hour.

The greatest chance of heavy rain and thunderstorms is from 6 p.m. Thursday through 2 a.m. Friday. There is also a potential for 60 mph wind gusts during periods of heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorms. A total of 1.5 inches to 2 inches of rain are expected with locally higher amounts possible. The National Weather Service has also issued a Flash Flood Watch for New York City beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, September 23, through 8 a.m. Friday, September 24.

A Flash Flood Watch is issued for New York City when there is a forecast for 1 inch of rain per hour for an entire hour.

The New York City Emergency Management Department is prepared, and will monitor the storm and rapidly respond to any potential impacts throughout the city.

“The City is still working to recover Ida, and we want to ensure that New Yorkers are ready. New Yorkers should prepare for possible thunderstorms that can cause strong wind gusts and moderate rainfall,” NYC Emergency Management Commissioner John Scrivani said. “New Yorkers should give themselves additional travel time and take the appropriate precautions if they must move about the city during the storm.”