“A flood watch remains in effect through Tuesday morning for Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties,” – National Weather Service
HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y. — Residents across the Hudson Valley are being urged to prepare for possible flash flooding as a Flood Watch remains in effect through early Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service, multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring up to three inches of rain, with locally higher amounts possible. Forecasters warn that the storms will be capable of producing very heavy downpours, creating the potential for scattered to numerous instances of flash flooding.
Flash flooding is most likely to occur in urban and low-lying areas, locations with poor drainage, roadways, and along small streams and creeks. Residents are encouraged to closely monitor weather alerts and be prepared to take immediate action if a Flash Flood Warning is issued.
Officials are urging the public to take the following precautions:
- Avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rainfall.
- Never drive or walk through flooded roadways. Turn Around, Don’t Drown.
- Stay informed by monitoring local weather forecasts and be prepared to move to higher ground if flooding develops.
- Call 911 to report life-threatening emergencies.
- Report downed power lines and power outages to Con Edison at 1-800-752-6633.
- Mount Vernon residents should report downed trees and other non-emergency quality-of-life concerns by emailing cityhelp@mountvernonny.gov. Include the location and photos, if possible, to help crews respond more efficiently.
For the latest forecasts and weather alerts, visit the National Weather Service website at weather.gov/okx.
Con Edison crews have restored power to more than 166,800 of the approximately 173,700 customers whose service was impacted by extreme weather events from record-breaking heat to severe thunderstorms with destructive wind gusts. Westchester Restorations 95% – approximately 2,600 customers – should be complete by 7 p.m. on Monday, according to Con Ed!
