As strong thunderstorms bring heavy rain to the tri-state area Sunday night, flash flood warnings are in effect for much of the area until 10:15 p.m.
Areas under a flash flood warning include: Fairfield County in Connecticut; New York (Manhattan), Richmond, Union, Rockland, Bronx counties in New York; and Hudson, Bergen, Essex, Union and Passaic counties in New Jersey.
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Flooding reports were coming in from across the area. In addition to the significant rain causing damage earlier Sunday in Connecticut, reports have started to come in from New York and New Jersey.
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The NYPD was warning of heavy flooding in Central Park and advising drivers to avoid the 86th Street transverse.
Amtrak said all service between New York Penn station and Philadelphia was suspended around 8:20 p.m. on Sunday due to flooding. Trains are holding on the tracks between New York and Philadelphia as a result of the flooding.
New York City emergency management officials said flooding was impacting travel on the northbound FDR Drive.
Metro-North Railroad said the Waterbury and Danbury lines will be suspended through Monday morning and passengers should find alternate routes, including the New Haven or Harlem lines.
What is a Flash Flood Warning?
A Flash Flood Warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. If you are in a flood-prone area move immediately to high ground. A flash flood is a sudden violent flood that can take from minutes to hours to develop. It is even possible to experience a flash flood in areas not immediately receiving rain.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for most of the tri-state, except Long Island, until 10 p.m.
Monday will include the chance of a few afternoon storms before clearing weather on Tuesday and the start of lower humidity.
