Monday Night Storms: Rainfall Totals and Flood Concerns in the Tri-State Area

Storm Impact and Rainfall Totals

• 🌧️ Impressive rainfall totals were recorded across the tri-state area following Monday night's storms.
• 📈 Official reporting sites showed close to three inches in White Plains and over two inches in New York City.
• ⚠️ Daily rainfall records were broken in Central Park (previously set in 1908), Newark, and White Plains.
• 📍 Radar estimates indicated pockets of 6 to 8 inches of rain in a short amount of time in Westchester.
• ⚡ Radar estimates suggested between seven and eight inches of rainfall fell over a few hours in areas near Plainfield.

River Flooding and Road Closures

• 🌊 River flooding remains a concern due to the heavy rainfall, with some rivers expected to take time to recede.
• ⚠️ A flood warning continued for Middlesex, Morris, and Somerset counties until 7:15 AM.
• 🚗 Several roads were impassable due to flooding, including Chestnut Street and South Avenue in Westfield, and all lanes were closed on the Taconic State Parkway.
• 📍 The most recent storm report before 4:30 AM indicated flooding on the 28 east of Mountain Ave in Middlesex.

Weather Outlook

• ☁️ The most widespread rainfall has moved offshore, leaving behind mostly cloudy skies and hazy conditions due to high humidity.
• 💧 Light rainfall and sprinkles were reported in areas like Fort Lee, the Bronx, and Queens, with moderate rain and downpours in Hempstead and Freeport.
• 💨 A stalled front is slowly moving offshore, taking moisture away and allowing for much lower rain chances today.
• ☀️ Today is expected to have a mixture of sunshine and clouds with only an isolated shower or storm possible, with temperatures warming into the mid to upper 80s.
• 🌡️ Looking ahead, Wednesday may see more scattered showers and storms, with potential for more active weather Wednesday night into Thursday, and another round of rainfall later Thursday.
• 🥵 Heat indices could reach the 90s due to humidity, with potential for a heat advisory on Thursday and Friday as indices approach 95°F.