First Alert Weather: Red Alert for possible flooding Saturday
Alerts & Advisories
Red Alert: Friday night into Saturday for bands of heavy rain that could lead to localized flooding.
Flood Watch: A Flood Watch was issued Friday afternoon for a good portion of our most populated areas, including the five boroughs, Bergen, Nassau, Westchester and Fairfield counties.
The bottom line: We might see some track shifts. There are indications that the heaviest might be over New York City and potentially Bergen County and right up the Hudson Valley to Poughkeepsie. We're only talking a 30-50-mile window at best, but if this comes true, Long Island will see much less, and New York City and the Hudson Valley would bear the brunt.
The Hudson Valley looks like they will get hard, too.
Storm Timeline
Before 11 p.m. Friday: Mostly clouds and isolated showers.
Friday 11 p.m. to Saturday 3 a.m.: Leading showers and isolated downpours.
Saturday 3 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Flooding is likely in areas that see the worst of it.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5pm: Scattered showers as the front passes.
Saturday 5 p.m. to Sunday 5 a.m.: Clearing out and drying. Winds kick in. Temps drop. It will be much colder Sunday morning with lows in the 50s and 40s.
Expect some shifts in the track of the bands just like a winter storm, so stay tuned for any updates.
New York on alert
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the state is on high-alert for the rainfall and potential flooding.
State agencies are on high alert with forecasts showing significant rainfall tonight and tomorrow.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) October 6, 2023
While we expect less rainfall than last week, there is still potential for flash flooding.
Be sure to monitor local forecasts, exercise caution while traveling, and stay safe.
Mayor Eric Adams' office activated New York City's Flash Flood Emergency Plan overnight.
New Yorkers: periods of heavy rain and potential flooding are forecast late tonight into tomorrow.
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) October 6, 2023
We've activated the City's Flash Flood Emergency Plan, proactively staging resources and teams.
You can do your part: https://t.co/bRysa5CObE pic.twitter.com/73nBOjFeiN
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy urged people to follow the forecast and be careful traveling.