Hazardous Weather, Flooding Possible Saturday In Hudson Valley

More hazardous weather outlooks have been issued for the Hudson Valley for Saturday. The National Weather Service said — for Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties — heavy showers and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon could lead to localized flooding.

For Columbia, Dutchess and Ulster counties, the hazardous outlook said that there is a chance of thunderstorms, with locally heavy rainfall and gusty winds.

Additionally, for northeastern Ulster, northwestern Dutchess and southwestern Columbia, there is a flood advisory in effect until 4 p.m. affecting urban and small streams.

The NWS cautions that when encountering flooded roads, turn around. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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