Flash Flood Warning Issued for Lower Westchester

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for, among other places, Southern Westchester County. It is in effect until 8 p.m. Monday night.

According to the NWS, Doppler Radar indicated a large area of showers and thunderstorms producing heavy rain that are approaching the area.

Flash Flooding is expected to begin before 6 p.m. across portions of the area. Rainfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour are possible with localized higher amounts.

Among the specific locations the NWS warned about flooding around Yonkers and New Rochelle.

Please stay tuned to your local radio or TV Station for more information.

A thunderstorm watch had been issued for the lower Hudson Valley Monday and a Warning was issued for Central Westchester.

The National Weather Service said the watch went into effect at 12:45 p.m. and will be in effect until 8 p.m.

The watch is in effect for Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties.