Flash Flood Watch Issued For Southern Westchester

SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER, NY — A flash flood watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for southern Westchester County. It is in effect from 2 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday.

Heavy rainfall from showers and thunderstorms will result in urban and poor drainage flooding.

Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour are possible with some of these storms, the NWS said.

Torrential downpours could impact the morning commute.

A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding, which is a very dangerous situation.

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