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Prolonged Rain and Flash Flood Risk Grip Northeast

A stalled low-pressure system continues to bring steady rain and thunderstorms through midweek, with localized flooding concerns in parts of New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey.

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Overview

  • Rainfall totals are expected to reach 2–5 inches, with the heaviest amounts projected in western New England.
  • The NOAA Weather Prediction Center has issued a Level 2 flash-flood risk for portions of Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey.
  • Flood watches remain in effect north of Newburg, N.Y., and Danbury, Conn., while New York City faces steady rain without severe weather warnings.
  • Temperatures remain cool in the low to mid-50s but are expected to climb into the mid-60s by Wednesday.
  • The rain is forecast to taper to scattered showers by Thursday, with a final rain chance Friday before a drier weekend outlook.