Secure the hatch with battens.
A powerful winter storm was expected to bring several inches of rain to the tri-state region Tuesday, with the possibility of major flooding, as officials issued warnings ahead of severe weather moving north.
Storm watchers are predicting 3 to 5 inches of rain in some areas, and flood watches are already in place for parts of New York and New Jersey. FOX Forecast Center reported..
The combination of rainfall and slushy conditions left over from the weekend's snow removal could cause severe flooding, the paper said.
High wind warnings are in effect for all of New York City, Long Island and even parts of Connecticut, and a general wind warning will also be in effect from 6 p.m. Tuesday until 6 a.m. Wednesday. According to the National Weather Service.
Wind gusts of up to 50 to 70 mph are possible in the area Tuesday night, FOX warned.
“The combination of very strong winds and a very heavy plume of moisture rising along the eastern coast will cause severe power outage problems,” explained FOX Weather's winter storm specialists.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said of the impending storm: Briefing from Albany Monday.
“The risks are significant,” Hochul said.
“There is a 70 percent chance of flash flooding in parts of the Hudson Valley,” she explained, adding that state officials are “preparing for all possible outcomes.”
“Make no mistake, this could be a life-threatening storm,” Hochul insisted.
The Governor encouraged New Yorkers to take advantage of the new State Weather Risk Communication Center.
On Monday, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency starting Tuesday at 5 p.m.
“Don't underestimate this storm just because it's rain instead of snow in January,” Murphy said. Explained during storm briefing.
Murphy added that flooding and strong winds could cause “tens of thousands” of power outages across the state.
The governor encouraged residents to stay home during the “high intensity period” late Tuesday into early Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Emergency Management and Homeland Security in Connecticut Urged residents to secure outdoor furniture.cut loose tree limbs and clear gutters in preparation for the storm that could wreak havoc on coastal areas in the southern part of the state.
The winter onslaught is expected to arrive late Tuesday before moving through Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas before reaching the Northeast. Forecasted by FOX Forecast Center.
A tornado also touched down in Panama City, Florida, around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, storm chaser Michael Gordon shared with X.
