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NEW YORK (WABC) — An AccuWeather Alert is in effect Thursday for heavy rain and strong storms expected to hit New York City and the Tri-State area.
A Severe Storm Watch is in effect for New York City and the Tri-State area through 8 p.m.
A Flood Watch has been issued for New York City, New York’s Hudson Valley and much of New Jersey through the evening.
Flood Warnings are in effect for Staten Island and parts of New Jersey.
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Travel advisory issued for NYC as storms bring flood threat Thursday
New York City Emergency Management has issued a Travel Advisory for Thursday as periods of rain and thunderstorms are expected to bring locally heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts to the city.
The greatest concern is expected Thursday afternoon and evening, although some showers and thunderstorms could begin as early as Thursday morning, especially from New York City westward.
New York City is under a Flood Watch from noon until 11 p.m. Thursday.