Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 28 at 2:25PM EDT until July 29 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 28, 2026 - 11:25am
Expires:
July 29, 2026 - 3:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, including the following
areas, Northern Middlesex and Southern Middlesex and southeast New
York, including the following areas, Northern Nassau, Northwest
Suffolk, Southern Nassau and Southwest Suffolk.
* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving low pressure system will bring multiple rounds
of heavy showers and thunderstorms to the area today through
Wednesday. Average rainfall amounts are expected to be
between 2 and 3 inches with localized higher amounts. Peak
hourly rainfall rates could be as high as 1.5 to 2.5 inches
in the heaviest showers and thunderstorms.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Area Description:
Northern Middlesex; Southern Middlesex; Northwest Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Northern Nassau; Southern Nassau
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov