NWS Warns Long Island of 60 mph Storms and Flash Flooding Tuesday
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Updated · Newsday · Jul 21
NWS Warns Long Island of 60 mph Storms and Flash Flooding Tuesday
3 articles · Updated · Newsday · Jul 21
Summary
Tuesday evening carries Long Island’s highest risk for severe thunderstorms, with the National Weather Service warning of repeated downpours, scattered flash flooding and isolated tornado potential.
Rainfall should total about 0.75 to 1 inch across the island, but localized storms could dump more and produce wind gusts up to 60 mph; forecasters said the worst Long Island gusts are more likely 40 to 50 mph.
NOAA placed New York City and Nassau County under a Level 2 slight severe-storm risk, while Western Suffolk and the East End are at Level 1; New Jersey faces the region’s highest tornado threat at Level 3.
Ocean beaches also face dangerous rip currents through 8 p.m. Wednesday, and scattered showers may linger into Wednesday before drier conditions return with highs in the mid-80s.