First Alert Weather: Flash Flood Risk from Chantal's Remnants - July 7, 2025

Tropical Moisture and Storms

• ⚠️ The remnants of Chantal are moving north and east, bringing tropical moisture to the Tri-State Area.
• ⚡ First Alert weather days are in effect for today and tomorrow due to the potential for strong storms and heavy downpours.
• 💧 The biggest concern is flash flooding, with the possibility of one to two inches of rain in localized areas.

Current Conditions and Humidity

• ☁️ This morning features mostly cloudy skies with high humidity, with temperatures in the low to mid-70s.
• 🌡️ Dew points are around 70, contributing to a sweaty feeling upon stepping outside.
• 🌦️ Scattered shower activity is expected throughout the day, with isolated stronger storms possible in the afternoon.

Forecast for the Week Ahead

• 🌧️ Pockets of heavier rain are anticipated during the evening commute and overnight into Wednesday.
• ⚠️ A flood watch is in place for parts of New Jersey, including Mammoth and Middlesex counties.
• 📈 Temperatures will be in the upper 80s to low 90s tomorrow, feeling like the upper 90s due to humidity.
• 🗓️ The forecast indicates a chance of showers and storms almost every day this week.

Traffic and Alternate Side Parking

• 🚗 Several traffic incidents are reported, including a crash on the New England Thruway and a stalled vehicle on the Deegan Expressway.
• 🚧 A crash on the Belt Parkway has closed a lane, causing delays.
• ✅ Good news for Staten Island: no significant delays are reported for major expressways and bridges.
• 🅿️ Alternate side parking is in effect citywide today.