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Post by scannerman5555 on Apr 1, 2005 21:06:55 GMT -5
Flood Watch / Flood Statement Statement as of 8:43 PM EST on April 1, 2005
... A Flood Watch remains in effect from late tonight to Sunday afternoon for the following areas...
In New York... Orange... Putnam... northern Westchester... Rockland... southern Westchester... northwest Suffolk... Bronx... New York (manhattan)... Kings (brooklyn)... Richmond (staten is.)... northeast Suffolk... southeast Suffolk... Nassau... southwest Suffolk and Queens.
In New Jersey... Hudson... Bergen... eastern Passaic... Essex... Union and western Passaic.
In Connecticut... northern Fairfield... northern Middlesex... northern New Haven... southern New London... southern New Haven... southern Middlesex... southern Fairfield and northern New London.
... Significant flood event Saturday into Sunday...
A major rainfall event is expected to unfold across the tri-state area beginning late tonight. The storm system forecast to impact the area with this heavy rainfall is beginning to take shape over the southeast states. The surface low will track northward along the Appalachians through the weekend. The rain on Saturday and Saturday night will be heavy at times. The heavy rains will taper to showers and end sometime Sunday night.
Current indications suggest that rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are likely across northeastern New Jersey... the lower Hudson Valley... New York City and southwestern Connecticut... with locally higher amounts. These rainfall amounts may cause widespread serious flooding of many area rivers and streams... with some streams not having much time to recover from last mondays rain before rising again. Major river flooding is possible along those river basins where the heaviest rainfall occurs. Flooding this weekend along the Wallkill river at Gardiner has the potential to be the most significant since the major floods of January 1996... based on current expectations of rainfall.
Across Long Island and southeastern Connecticut... a widespread 2 to 3 inches of total rainfall is likely... with locally higher amounts. Already saturated ground from heavy rain earlier in the week will cause rapid runoff. This may result in flooding of small creeks and streams... Highways... underpasses and low water crossings. Remember... most deaths that occur during flooding are related to vehicles trying to cross flooded roads.
Remember... a Flood Watch is issued when rivers and streams are expected to rise to near or above bankfull levels. These rises are usually due to excessive rainfall or heavy downpours falling on an already saturated ground. Remember... a watch means that flooding is possible but not imminent. People in the watch area should keep abreast of the latest weather... and prepare to move to higher ground should a warning be issued. Review your flood evacuation plans in the event that major flooding occurs Saturday through Sunday. The potential flooding event this weekend is a serious one... possibly life-threatening is some areas.
Stay tuned to NOAA all hazards radio or visit our web site at weather.Gov/okx for further details or updates.
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Post by scannerman5555 on Apr 2, 2005 21:16:18 GMT -5
High Wind Advisory Statement as of 9:07 PM EST on April 2, 2005
... A Wind Advisory in effect until midnight EST Sunday...
Low pressure will continue to deepen as it moves just west of the region this evening. Sustained east to southeast winds will average 25 to 35 mph. Gusts up to around 55 mph are also possible in heavy showers and any thunderstorms that develop. This could result in downed tree limbs and power lines... with scattered power outages. Several reports of wind gusts over 50 mph have already been received with some tree damage. If the threat for high wind looks to continue after midnight... this Wind Advisory may be extended.
Stay tuned to NOAA all hazards radio or visit our web site at weather.Gov/okx for further details or updates.
A Wind Advisory is issued when sustained winds are forecast to be 31 to 39 mph or gusts will range between 46 and 57 mph. Winds of these magnitudes may cause minor property damage without extra precautions. Motorists in high profile vehicles should use caution until the winds subside.
Flood Watch / Flood Statement Statement as of 9:07 PM EST on April 2, 2005
... A Flood Watch in remains effect through Sunday afternoon for the following areas...
In New York... Orange... Putnam... northern Westchester... Rockland... southern Westchester... northwest Suffolk... Bronx... New York (manhattan)... Kings (brooklyn)... Richmond (staten is.)... northeast Suffolk... southeast Suffolk... Nassau... southwest Suffolk and Queens.
In New Jersey... Hudson... Bergen... eastern Passaic... Essex... Union and western Passaic.
In Connecticut... northern Fairfield... northern Middlesex... northern New Haven... southern New London... southern New Haven... southern Middlesex... southern Fairfield and northern New London.
... Significant flooding likely tonight and Sunday...
A major rainfall event is unfolding across the tri-state area. The storm system forecast to impact the area with this heavy rainfall will track northward along the Appalachians through the weekend. The rain will be heavy at times today and tonight... taper off to showers Sunday and Sunday night... and finally end Monday morning. Even though the rain has tapered off or even ended this afternoon across Long Island and eastern Connecticut... this is temporary.
Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches are likely across northeast New Jersey... the lower Hudson Valley... New York City and southwest Connecticut... with locally higher amounts of up to 5 inches. These rainfall amounts may cause widespread serious flooding of many area rivers and streams. With some streams not having had much time to recover from the heavy rains of earlier this week... major river flooding is possible where the heaviest rainfall occurs. Flooding this weekend along the Wallkill river at Gardiner could be the most significant since the major floods of January 1996.
Across Long Island and southeastern Connecticut... a widespread 2 to 3 inch rainfall is likely... with locally higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Already saturated ground from heavy rains earlier this week will cause rapid runoff which may result in flooding of small creeks and streams... Highways... underpasses and low water crossings. Remember... most deaths that occur during flooding are related to vehicles trying to cross flooded roads.
A serious... possibly life threatening flood threat exists along streams and creeks in the watch area. People along creeks and streams should monitor water levels frequently when rain occurs. Review your flood evacuation plans in the event that major flooding occurs. Be ready to leave immediately if flooding is observed or if a warning is issued. Have alternative escape routes planned in case water covers or is flowing across your primary escape Route.
Stay tuned to NOAA all hazards radio or visit our web site at weather.Gov/okx for further details or updates.
Forecast as of 9:07 PM EST on April 2, 2005
Now Bands of moderate to heavy rain will progress northward throughout the tri-state area throughout this evening. There will be locally heavy downpours which will result in rapid runoff and significant ponding on roadways that have poor drainage. The heavy rain could also transport gusty winds down to the surface. These conditions will reduce visibilities and make driving treacherous during this period so motorists are urged to use caution when driving through this moderate to heavy rain.
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