Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding possible Saturday night into early Sunday
According to NOAA, some strong to severe thunderstorms are possible as a warm front moves north through the region Saturday night into early Sunday morning. The main threats associated with any severe storms will be:
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Wind gusts in excess of 60 mph, which could down tree limbs, trees and power lines and/or cause structural damage. Isolated power outages are possible.
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Isolated weak tornadoes and/or waterspouts.
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The Storm Prediction Center has placed portions of NYC, all of Long Island, and southeastern Connecticut in a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms.
Rain: The image posted here shows the expected rainfall for our area.
Flash Flooding: A basin average rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is likely.
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Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches/hr are possible with thunderstorms.
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Locally heavy rainfall will lead to areas of urban and poor drainage flooding.
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Multiple thunderstorms moving over the same area will result in localized flash flooding.
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If heavy rain occurs during the times of high tide Sunday morning, this could also result in localized flash flooding.
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Minor flooding along quick responding rivers/streams across Northeastern New Jersey and the Lower Hudson Valley is possible as well.
Winds: East to southeast gusts of 35 to 50 mph are possible across the coast Saturday night into early Sunday morning.