State of Emergency declared in NYC: Hochul
NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for New York City and surrounding regions.
Inclement weather, including heavy rain and potential flooding, is expected to affect much of the region into Thursday night.
The State of Emergency encompasses the following counties: Bronx, Delaware, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester.
“I am urging all New Yorkers to stay vigilant, stay informed, and use caution as we expect excessive rainfall with the potential for flash flooding,” Governor Hochul said. “State agencies are on standby for heavy downpours and localized flooding and will be monitoring the situation in real-time to ensure the safety of all New Yorkers in the path of the storm.”
Around 1.5 to 3 inches of rain is likely, with some areas getting up to 5 inches, according to the National Weather Service.
At least 2+ inches could fall across New York City and the rest of the tri-state area per hour.
Evening commutes will be impacted as heavy rainfall could impact roads, subway systems, and overwhelm New York City sewers.
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