Heavy Rain Likely, Flash Flooding Possible For Weekend

Get ready for some stormy weather over the next few days. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for parts of the Hudson Valley for the coming weekend. The outlook is in effect for Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties for late Saturday into Sunday.

A period of moderate to heavy rain is becoming more likely during the time period.

Rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches are forecast with locally higher amounts possible in any thunderstorms that may develop.

The NWS said this could cause flash flooding, especially if the heavier rain falls over the New York City metro area.

Additionally, some of these thunderstorms may be strong to possibly severe, with an isolated tornado not out of the question.

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