Active AlertsStaten Island, NY

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Issued at Mon 3:06 PM Jun. 22
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Flood Watch

Issued at Mon 2:54 PM Jun. 22
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Where: Portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic and Western Union and southeast New York, including the following areas, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Queens, Richmond (Staten Island) and Southern Queens.
When: Through late tonight.
Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
Additional Details: - Showers and occasional thunderstorms with high amounts of moisture are expected to move through the area this afternoon and tonight. These showers and storms will have the potential to produce 1 to 2 inches of rainfall per hour. These rates could result in flash flooding mainly over urban and poor drainage areas, but may also cause smaller streams and creeks to flood. Most spots are likely to see 1 to 2 inches of rain in total through tonight, but locally up to 3 inches cannot be ruled out. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Recommended Action

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Special Weather Statement

Issued at Mon 2:54 PM Jun. 22
Issued by: National Weather Service
Description

At 254 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Millington, or near Plainfield, moving east at 35 mph.
Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
Source: Radar indicated.
Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include Newark, Jersey City, Elizabeth, Bayonne, Plainfield, Linden, Summit, Millburn, Harrison, Todt Hill, Huguenot, Port Richmond, Tottenville, Clark, and Union. This includes the following event location Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Recommended Action

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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