First Alert Forecast: Yellow Alert in effect through Saturday night for heavy rain, possible flooding
NEW YORK -- A Yellow Alert is in effect in the Tri-State Area due to possible heavy rain, lightning and hail.
The alert is in place through 11 p.m. Saturday.
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Strong storms with possible lightning and hail are possible, especially west of New York City, and rain could lead to flooding.
In Paramus, New Jersey, police said ramps from Route 17 on to and off the property of Garden State Plaza were closed due to flooding.