Rain Pours Across NYC Area As Weather Prompts Travel Advisory
Essex, Hudson, and Union NJ; Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond NY, Bayonne, Hudson County
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Summary
- New York City Emergency Management has issued a travel advisory for Monday as rain—potentially heavy—moves through the city. Rainfall totals are expected to reach up to 2 inches citywide, with localized amounts up to 4 inches possible. Wind gusts up to 50 mph are possible during the strongest storms. Flash flooding is likely in poor-drainage areas.
- Monday is also a Gridlock Alert Day with the World Cup match at MetLife tonight at 8 p.m.
- Additional thunderstorms are expected to develop late tonight and continue into early Tuesday morning. The strongest storms may bring rainfall rates of up to 2 inches per hour.
- Avoid driving through flooded streets, secure loose outdoor objects, and if thunder is heard, move indoors. Allow extra travel time throughout the day and evening.
- Residents in basement apartments should be prepared to leave before flooding begins. The city will send emergency alerts through Notify NYC—sign up at nyc.gov/notifynyc or text "NotifyNYC" to 692-692.
Timeline
Do not bike, walk or drive through floodwaters. Allow additional time for your commutes, exercise caution when you can, and use public transit when possible.
Mayor Mamdani said that the downpour of rain could continue into the night.
Video from across the metro area shows a heavy downpour of rain.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is no longer in effect.
Additional user video shows heavy rain and slow traffic near Citi Field in Queens.
Citizen user videos show cloudy conditions in some parts of New York City, while other neighborhoods are experiencing heavy rain and wind.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that is projected to last until 3:45 p.m.
Incident reported at Essex, Hudson, and Union NJ; Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond NY.
Do not bike, walk or drive through floodwaters. Allow additional time for your commutes, exercise caution when you can, and use public transit when possible.
Mayor Mamdani said that the downpour of rain could continue into the night.
Video from across the metro area shows a heavy downpour of rain.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is no longer in effect.
Additional user video shows heavy rain and slow traffic near Citi Field in Queens.
Citizen user videos show cloudy conditions in some parts of New York City, while other neighborhoods are experiencing heavy rain and wind.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that is projected to last until 3:45 p.m.
Incident reported at Essex, Hudson, and Union NJ; Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond NY.
Do not bike, walk or drive through floodwaters. Allow additional time for your commutes, exercise caution when you can, and use public transit when possible.
Mayor Mamdani said that the downpour of rain could continue into the night.
Video from across the metro area shows a heavy downpour of rain.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is no longer in effect.
Additional user video shows heavy rain and slow traffic near Citi Field in Queens.
Citizen user videos show cloudy conditions in some parts of New York City, while other neighborhoods are experiencing heavy rain and wind.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that is projected to last until 3:45 p.m.
Incident reported at Essex, Hudson, and Union NJ; Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond NY.
Do not bike, walk or drive through floodwaters. Allow additional time for your commutes, exercise caution when you can, and use public transit when possible.
Mayor Mamdani said that the downpour of rain could continue into the night.
Video from across the metro area shows a heavy downpour of rain.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is no longer in effect.
Additional user video shows heavy rain and slow traffic near Citi Field in Queens.
Citizen user videos show cloudy conditions in some parts of New York City, while other neighborhoods are experiencing heavy rain and wind.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that is projected to last until 3:45 p.m.
Incident reported at Essex, Hudson, and Union NJ; Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond NY.
Do not bike, walk or drive through floodwaters. Allow additional time for your commutes, exercise caution when you can, and use public transit when possible.
Mayor Mamdani said that the downpour of rain could continue into the night.
Video from across the metro area shows a heavy downpour of rain.
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is no longer in effect.
Additional user video shows heavy rain and slow traffic near Citi Field in Queens.
Citizen user videos show cloudy conditions in some parts of New York City, while other neighborhoods are experiencing heavy rain and wind.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning that is projected to last until 3:45 p.m.
Incident reported at Essex, Hudson, and Union NJ; Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, and Richmond NY.
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Be careful with the falling trees everyone
i still ain’t forget the storm from 2021 that molded the walls of the basement i live in
Don't park under a tree!
Good no flooding . I live in a basement and it always gets flooded ! !!!! 🥲
Be careful with the falling trees everyone
i still ain’t forget the storm from 2021 that molded the walls of the basement i live in
Don't park under a tree!
Good no flooding . I live in a basement and it always gets flooded ! !!!! 🥲
Be careful with the falling trees everyone
i still ain’t forget the storm from 2021 that molded the walls of the basement i live in
Don't park under a tree!
Good no flooding . I live in a basement and it always gets flooded ! !!!! 🥲
Be careful with the falling trees everyone
i still ain’t forget the storm from 2021 that molded the walls of the basement i live in
Don't park under a tree!
Good no flooding . I live in a basement and it always gets flooded ! !!!! 🥲
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Be careful with the falling trees everyone
i still ain’t forget the storm from 2021 that molded the walls of the basement i live in
Don't park under a tree!
Good no flooding . I live in a basement and it always gets flooded ! !!!! 🥲