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Updated · New York Daily News · Jul 21
New York City Issues Flood Watch Until 2 a.m. Wednesday as Up to 0.75 Inch of Rain Looms
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Updated · New York Daily News · Jul 21

New York City Issues Flood Watch Until 2 a.m. Wednesday as Up to 0.75 Inch of Rain Looms

3 articles · Updated · New York Daily News · Jul 21

Summary

  • A flood watch will cover New York City from 8 a.m. Tuesday to 2 a.m. Wednesday as thunderstorms and heavy rain return, with rainfall totals reaching up to three-quarters of an inch.
  • Tuesday’s worst weather is expected before 2 p.m., with cloudy skies, a high near 81 degrees and southeast wind gusts up to 25 mph before rain tapers after 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday could bring another round, with early-morning showers, stronger storm chances from late morning into afternoon, and more rain and a possible thunderstorm during the evening commute.
  • The renewed threat follows weekend storms that knocked out power to hundreds of homes and businesses in Queens and triggered more than 400 flight cancellations at city airports.
  • Conditions are expected to improve by the weekend, with highs in the mid-80s and no rain currently in the forecast.

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