Flash flood warning in effect for New York City as storms bring heavy rain

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3 Aug 2026 • 10:55 PM MYT
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Flash flood warning in effect for New York City as storms bring heavy rain

  • A flash flood warning is in effect for parts of the New York City metro area as showers and thunderstorms bring heavy rain to the city.
  • “Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue to move through the tri-state region, with isolated areas of heavy rainfall possible. A flood watch is in effect through the late afternoon. Remember, turn around, don't drown!” the National Weather Service warned.
  • The flash flood warning was set to continue for Brooklyn, Queens and Valley Stream until 12:45 p.m.
  • “The flash flood threat continues through this evening. Flash floods are the top weather killer, so be safe on the roads in the event of flooding,” NWS warned in a second post.
  • The weather service urges Americans to set up a way to get weather warnings on your phone, seek higher ground immediately when alerted to a flash flood, and never enter floodwaters in a vehicle or on foot.
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