Monday Rain Brings Flash Flood Warning To Area Until 1pm

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning in NYC until 1pm this afternoon. If you’re out and about, please keep in mind:

If you must drive a vehicle, monitor weather and traffic reports for the latest road conditions.

Use major streets or highways for travel whenever possible as these roadways will be cleared first.

Drive slowly. Vehicles, including those with 4-wheel drive, take longer to stop in wet conditions than on dry pavement.

Avoid walking or driving through flooded streets. As few as six inches of moving water can knock a person over. One to two feet of water can carry away a vehicle.

Flood water can be contaminated. Avoid contact with sewer water, as it poses a serious health risk.

Exercise caution and avoid walking on slippery surfaces.

Have heightened awareness of cars, particularly when approaching or crossing intersections.

Report any downed power lines and avoid standing in flood water, as it can carry electrical current.

To see the latest updates on possible flooding, follow @nycoem and @NotifyNYC on Twitter, or visit theirFacebook page. Stay safe and dry!