Southern Westchester

Statement as of 3:56 PM EDT on May 23, 2013

Flash Flood Warning


... A Flash Flood Warning remains in effect until 500 PM EDT for
Westchester... Bergen and Rockland counties...

At 348 PM EDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar continued to
indicate thunderstorms producing flash flooding over the warned
area. Where the rain has ended... additional thunderstorms will track
into the area from the southwest. Significant flooding is possible
across portions of the region late this afternoon and evening.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams... highways and underpasses. Additionally... country
roads and farmlands along the banks of creeks... streams and other low
lying areas are subject to flooding.

Do not underestimate the power of flood waters. Only a few inches of
rapidly flowing water can quickly carry away your vehicle.


Lat... Lon 4128 7380 4116 7365 4110 7372 4109 7372
      4085 7402 4092 7413 4094 7415 4097 7414
      4098 7416 4098 7418 4098 7420


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348 PM EDT Thu may 23 2013

The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Fairfield County in southern Connecticut...
Westchester County in southeast New York...

* until 545 PM EDT...

* at 344 PM EDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
flash flooding from an area of thunderstorms over the warned area.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams... highways and underpasses. Additionally... country
roads and farmlands along the banks of creeks... streams and other low
lying areas are subject to flooding.

Do not underestimate the power of flood waters. Only a few inches of
rapidly flowing water can quickly carry away your vehicle.


Lat... Lon 4147 7331 4147 7330 4145 7330 4145 7327
      4143 7326 4144 7325 4141 7319 4138 7320
      4115 7365 4128 7380 4136 7363 4137 7355
      4141 7354 4149 7336


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Statement as of 3:13 PM EDT on May 23, 2013

Areal Flood Advisory


The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued an

* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for...
Putnam County in southeast New York...
Westchester County in southeast New York...
northwestern New Haven County in southern Connecticut...
Fairfield County in southern Connecticut...

* until 615 PM EDT...

* at 309 PM EDT National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
heavy showers and thunderstorms over the area tracking to the
northeast. Additional showers and thunderstorms continue to
develop to the southwest of the region. This activity is expected
to impact the area into the early evening. Urban and Small Stream
flooding can be expected into the early evening.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
roadway. Most flooding deaths occur in automobiles. Turn around and
find another Route.

Excessive runoff from this storm will cause flooding of urban
areas... highways... streets and underpasses as well as other drainage
areas and low lying spots.

Be prepared to take action if the flooding threat increases... or a
warning is issued.


Lat... Lon 4166 7349 4150 7344 4152 7339 4148 7333
      4151 7331 4152 7317 4155 7317 4157 7310
      4163 7302 4161 7293 4157 7294 4156 7290
      4111 7359 4135 7386 4152 7369 4153 7353
      4167 7352


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255 PM EDT Thu may 23 2013

... The Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory remains in effect until
515 PM EDT for Passaic... north central Union... Westchester...
Bergen... Essex... Rockland... Putnam and Orange counties...

At 254 PM EDT National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
that around 1 inch of rain had fallen across the area... with some
locations receiving up to 3 inches. Additional heavy showers and
thunderstorms continue to develop over and to the southwest of the
region. These storms will be capable of producing additional heavy
rain across the area. Urban and Small Stream flooding can be
expected.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause elevated levels on
small creeks and streams... and ponding of water in urban areas...
highways... streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage
areas and low lying spots.

Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross
safely. Move to higher ground.


Lat... Lon 4162 7413 4146 7399 4145 7396 4116 7367
      4077 7413 4078 7415 4066 7426 4073 7439
      4086 7433 4090 7434 4091 7429 4090 7428
      4097 7429 4100 7432 4102 7443 4105 7445
      4104 7450 4109 7450 4120 7437 4129 7456


Jmc



115 PM EDT Thu may 23 2013

The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued an

* Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisory for...
Putnam County in southeast New York...
Westchester County in southeast New York...
Fairfield County in southern Connecticut...

* until 415 PM EDT...

* at 113 PM EDT National Weather Service Doppler radar indicated
numerous heavy showers and thunderstorms developing across the
area and tracking to the northeast. Additional activity is
expected to develop across this same area through the afternoon.
Rainfall rates will exceed one inch per hour in the heaviest
storms. As a result... Urban and Small Stream flooding can be
expected across the area.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the
roadway. Most flooding deaths occur in automobiles. Turn around and
find another Route.

Excessive runoff from this storm will cause flooding of urban
areas... highways... streets and underpasses as well as other drainage
areas and low lying spots.

Be prepared to take action if the flooding threat increases... or a
warning is issued.


Lat... Lon 4166 7349 4163 7349 4155 7345 4150 7344
      4152 7339 4148 7335 4116 7367 4146 7397
      4149 7393 4153 7354 4167 7352 4167 7351


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