Headline:
Flood Watch issued May 30 at 9:30PM EDT until May 31 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
May 30, 2025 - 6:30pm
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following
areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern
Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic and
Western Union and southeast New York, including the following
areas, Northern Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Southern
Westchester.
* WHEN...Through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An area of low pressure will track across the region
overnight, likely bringing 1 to 2, and locally 3+, inches of
rainfall across the watch area. Rainfall rates may be as high
as 1 to 2 inches per hour in the heaviest and most persistent
rain. The main threat will be from 11pm through 8am.
- 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:
Western Passaic; Eastern Passaic; Hudson; Western Bergen; Eastern Bergen; Western Essex; Eastern Essex; Western Union; Eastern Union; Orange; Putnam; Rockland; Northern Westchester; Southern Westchester
Forcast Office:
NWS Upton NY