NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — A flood watch was issued for all of New York City, Long Island and parts of New Jersey.
The National Weather Service said the flood watch will be in effect from noon until the evening Thursday for the tri-state area.
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Excessive rainfall is possible in all five boroughs, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Westchester, Orange, Putnam and Rockland Counties, as well as Bergen, Passaic, Union, Essex and Hudson Counties.
The NWS forecasts total rainfall should come in at around 1.5 inches, but could be as much as 3 inches at a rapid rate.
There is potential for flood warnings to be issued as the weather shifts.
Spencer Gustafson is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered New York state and city news since 2023. See more of his work here.
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