Flood Advisory
Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Union counties, NJ; Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York (Manhattan), Queens, Richmond and Westchester counties, NY · ended Thu 8:37 PM EST
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
* WHAT...Minor flooding caused by heavy rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Bergen County in northeastern New Jersey... Essex County in northeastern New Jersey... Hudson County in northeastern New Jersey... Eastern Passaic County in northeastern New Jersey... Central Union County in northeastern New Jersey... Bronx County in southeastern New York... Kings (Brooklyn) County in southeastern New York... Nassau County in southeastern New York... New York (Manhattan) County in southeastern New York... Queens County in southeastern New York... Richmond (Staten Island) County in southeastern New York... Southern Westchester County in southeastern New York...
* WHEN...Until 900 PM EST.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 700 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen in the last few hours. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Newark, Jersey City, Jamaica, Yonkers, Paterson, Elizabeth, Flatbush, New Rochelle, Flushing, Passaic, Bayonne, Wayne, Mott Haven, Hoboken and Bloomfield. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
What to do during a Flood Advisory
- 1Slow down on wet roadsPonding water can make cars slide.
- 2Avoid low spotsUnderpasses and dips fill with water first.
- 3Never drive through waterYou can’t tell how deep it is or if the road is gone.
Flood Watch vs. Warning
Flood Advisory questions
Is a Flood Advisory dangerous?
It is less serious than a warning, but water on roads can still be deadly. Never drive through it.
How long does it last?
Usually a few hours.