Tornado Watch, Flash Flood Warnings in effect for NYC and Tri-State | Live updates

A Tornado Watch has been issued for NYC and much of the Tri-State area until 9 p.m.

The watch covers the five boroughs of New York City along with Rockland, Westchester and Nassau counties, and all of New Jersey.

In Connecticut, the watch includes Fairfield and New Haven counties.

New York City and the Tri-State Area is under an AccuWeather Alert Tuesday as rounds of storm bring heavy rain, damaging winds, flooding and even the potential of an isolated tornado.

A Tornado Warning has been issued for Sullivan County in New York until 2:30 p.m. and Morris County in New Jersey until 3:15 pm.

Reports of serious flooding are coming in from Westchester County.

The ramp from the northbound Thruway (I-87) to the Saw Mill River Parkway at exit 7A is temporarily closed due to flooding.

In White Plains, a public safety alert has gone out:

"Flooding Advisory - Please Use Caution

Heavy rainfall has resulted in flooding in several areas throughout the City.

Do not drive through flooded roadways. Even shallow water can hide hazards or cause your vehicle to stall. Turn around and find an alternate route whenever possible.

We are also receiving numerous reports of missing or loose manhole covers that have been displaced by flooding. These openings may be concealed beneath standing water and present a serious danger to both motorists and pedestrians.

If you observe an open or displaced manhole, please report it immediately to the White Plains Police Department at (914) 422-6111.

Please slow down, remain alert, and allow extra travel time as crews respond to weather-related hazards."

Norwalk, Connecticut, police are receiving numerous reports of flooding throughout the city. They urge drivers not to drive through standing or moving water.

"Just a few inches of water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle, and deeper water can quickly sweep a vehicle away or hide dangerous road hazards. Turn Around, Don't Drown. Take an alternate route and avoid flooded streets," police said on an X post.

Similar reports and warnings are coming police in New Canaan.

Much of Fairfield County is under a Flash Flood Warning until 3:30 p.m.