NEW YORK (PIX11) — A flood watch is in effect for all of Long Island, New York City, Westchester and northern New Jersey.

After days of intense heat, power outages and downed trees, the National Weather Service issued the flood watch for Sunday afternoon through Monday night.

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All the areas within the flood watch are expected to get 2-3 inches, possibly 4 or more inches in some areas.

Intense thunderstorms and periods of gusty winds are expected Sunday night into Monday. Rounds of heavy rain are expected as well, according to the NWS.

Northern New Jersey has the highest risk of excessive rainfall leading to flash flooding on Sunday. New York City, Long Island and Westchester are at high risk on Monday as well.

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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