Flash Flood Warning for New Jersey, New York City

Flash Flood Warning for New Jersey, New York City
A flash flood warning for New Jersey and New York City was issued on Sunday evening. (Google Maps)
Jack Phillips
7/31/2016
Updated:
7/31/2016

A flash flood warning for New Jersey and New York City was issued on Sunday evening.

The National Weather Service issued the warning at 9:35 p.m. ET.

As much as one inch of rain will fall in less than an hour, the agency said.

In some areas, between two and three inches will wall in the warning area.

According to the agency:

The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a Flash Flood Warning for: Southeastern Bergen County in northeastern New Jersey. Hudson County in northeastern New Jersey. Kings County in southeastern New York. Queens County in southeastern New York. New York County in southeastern New York. Bronx County in southeastern New York.

Until 12:30 AM EDT.

At 9:34 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated Heavy Rain across the warned area. Up to one inch of rain in less than an hour is likely with this storm. Flash Flooding is expected to begin shortly. Rainfall of 2 to 3 threes will be possible in the warned area.

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Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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