AccuWeather Alert on Tuesday for flooding downpours in Tri-State area
NEW YORK (WABC) -- There's an AccuWeather Alert day on Tuesday for flooding downpours. High temperatures will reach into the mid and upper 70s.
The NYC Emergency Management Department is advising New Yorkers to prepare for potential heavy rain on Tuesday.
The National Weather Service has forecast a total of approximately 2 - 3 inches with locally higher amounts possible.
Periods of heavy rain may cause flooding in the city, including highways, streets, basements, and underpasses. During periods of heavy rain, seek higher ground or, if in a basement, move to a higher floor.
City agencies have taken action to clean catch basins and remove street litter in the event heavier rain occurs.
Heavy rain may create dangerous travel conditions:
- New Yorkers are advised to limit travel and stay inside during periods of severe weather.
- If you must travel, exercise caution. Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the roadway as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross safely.
- If you are outside during a thunderstorm, avoid open areas and try to seek shelter indoors.
As for the rest of the week, scattered showers linger on Wednesday with a high of 77.
There's still a chance for a few showers on Thursday and a spot shower on Friday.
Saturday is the nicer half of the weekend, and a late-day shower is possible Sunday.
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