PSA: Flood Watch In Effect For New York City, Check Your Drains

by CrownHeights.info

A Flood Watch is in effect for New York City Shabbos into Sunday warning of torrential downpours that may overwhelm drainage systems and lead to flooding.

The National Weather Service has announced the flood watch beginning at 8:00am shabbos morning through Sunday morning at 2:00am, bringing rainfall amounts of 2.5 to 3.5 inches of rain in some areas with localized flooding reaching higher.

Local residents should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should check their drains and be prepared to take action should flooding develop.