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Bryan Ramsey Predicts Heavy Rainfall and Potential Flash Flooding for New York City This Week

Bryan Ramsey, a National Weather Service meteorologist, reports that New York City will experience a week of stormy weather following a clear weekend. A powerful storm system is expected to bring 2 to 3 inches of rain, with the heaviest downpours occurring between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. Local authorities have issued a Flood Watch for the Tri-State area, effective Tuesday at 8 a.m. A Flood Watch covers the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island, as well as surrounding counties in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. The storm is expected to move slowly, potentially causing flash flooding in urban areas, highways, and basements. The weather system is also impacting the broader Northeast region. From New York City to Philadelphia, the storm is expected to drop up to a month's worth of rain in just a few days. While the New York Tri-state area faces the highest risk of flooding on Tuesday, the threat will shift toward southern New England on Wednesday. Residents are advised to prepare for heavy rain and potential travel delays.

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