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NYC, Tri-State brace for heavy rain, flash flooding risk through Wednesday | Live Updates
Last updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 7:27PM GMT
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Severe weather is already moving into the Tri-State area with torrential rain and possible flash flooding.
Storms sparked a tornado warning in western New Jersey and storm warnings in other parts of New Jersey on Tuesday afternoon.
A Flood Watch is in effect for New York City and much of the Tri-State area. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of New Jersey until 8:00 p.m.
Check here for the latest watches and warnings from the National Weather Service
The danger for disruption during this long-duration event is notable, with rain starting in the early afternoon, threatening the evening commute and continuing into the late evening.
Parts of the area could contend with rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour, with rainfall totals on average of 2 to 5 inches. Some isolated areas could see even more rain, especially north and east of the city.
The key areas where the flood threat is greatest are northern New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley, where there is a level 3 out of 4 risk for flash flooding.
The Flood Watch will continue through Wednesday morning. The coverage area includes the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island.
Outside of New York City, Nassau County, Westchester County, Orange County, Putnam County, Rockland County are under the watch.
In New Jersey, the areas are Bergen County, Hudson County, Essex County, Passaic County and Union County.
In Connecticut, Fairfield and New Haven counties are under the watch.
On Wednesday, the rain continues but it will be more scattered and will favor areas east of the city.
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1 hour and 51 minutes ago
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of New Jersey
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for parts of New Jersey until 2:15 p,m.
The counties covered are: Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Somerset, and Warren.
2 hours and 39 minutes ago
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for New Jersey
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for much of New Jersey, parts of Pennsylvania and Delaware until 8 PM.
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NYC OEM Commissioner on city's preparedness for storms, flooding
Widespread flooding is expected Tuesday afternoon when torrential rain hits our area.
The New York City Emergency Management Commissioner spoke to Eyewitness News about the preparations underway.
She spoke to Chanteé Lans at the department's headquarters in Downtown Brooklyn.
