New York City will have a complicated afternoon due to the downpours that are expected to begin at noon and leave significant accumulations of rain that bring the risk of flooding.
The authorities indicated that in addition to the rain, strong gusts of wind are expected that could cause tree falls and power outages this afternoon and Wednesday morning.
“There is a high risk of power outages as the system is expected to reach winds of 50 to 60 miles per hour in New York City, Long Island and Western New York, as well as the central area and the North,” they noted in a statement.
According to data from the National Weather Service, there is a warning for possible flooding in northeastern New Jersey and the lower Hudson Valley, including New York City and Long Island.
Strong winds are expected in Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties with gusts between 40 and 50 miles per hour, which can rise to up to 60 miles in the coastal area.
Stephanie Viés, from the Guardians of Time, indicated that the heaviest rains in the City are expected between 12:00 and 6:00 in the afternoon.
“In the course of six hours, most of this precipitation will fall and this is the problem that these floods will cause in the area,” he said.
“The rain quickly starts to come in. By 11:30 we could start to see droplets of light rain and it will intensify and set and become more widespread.”
“By 2:00 in the afternoon we will have rain throughout the area, intensifying around 4:00 and we see heavier rain and intensifying at its peak between 6:00 and 10:30 or 11:00 in the night that is when we are going to see these cells of strong storms, wind and rain,” explained Viés.
How to prepare for possible flooding:
The New York government gave some recommendations to avoid problems with possible flooding:
- Know the safest route from your home or business to safe, high ground in case you have to leave quickly.
- Keep your vehicle fueled or charged. If the power goes out, gas stations may not be able to pump fuel for several days. Keep a small disaster supply kit in the trunk of your car.
- Find out how many feet your property is above and below potential flood levels.
- Have materials such as sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting, and wood on hand for emergency waterproofing.
When traveling take the following into account:
- Never attempt to drive on a flooded road; go another way.
- Six inches of fast-moving water can cause you to lose control of your vehicle.
- Don’t underestimate the power of fast-moving water. Two feet of fast-moving flood water will float your car.
- If water begins to rise rapidly around you in your car, leave the vehicle immediately.
- If water rises inside the vehicle, seek shelter on the roof. Do not drive around road barriers.
What to do if the power goes out
- Turn off or unplug major appliances and other equipment, for example, computers, in the event of a momentary power surge that could damage these devices. Keep a light on so you know when the power returns. Consider using surge protectors whenever you use electronic equipment.
- Call your utility provider to notify them of the outage and listen to local broadcasts for official information.
- Only use flashlights for emergency lighting; Candles present a fire risk.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed.
- Do not use a charcoal grill indoors or use a gas stove for heat, as they could emit harmful levels of carbon monoxide.
- Stay warm by dressing in layers and minimizing time spent outdoors. Be alert for symptoms of cold stress (i.e., hypothermia) and seek appropriate medical attention if symptoms appear.
- Close rooms you don’t need.
To report a power outage, call:
- Central Hudson: 800-527-2714
- Con Edison: 800-752-6633
- National Grid: 800-867-5222
- NYSEG: 800-572-1131
- O&R: 877-434-4100
- DOG-LI: 800-490-0075
- RG&E: 800-743-1701
This was the first snowfall of 2024 in New York:
1/13
Univision 41 News users shared videos of the snowfall from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania through the Report it tool. These are the images.
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2/13
Dimary Almonte shared this photo of a snowy tree.
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3/13
User Danny Brito shared this photo that allows you to see the accumulation of snow at her house.
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4/13
Angello Mendoza shared the photo of this pet enjoying the snow.
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5/13
Josefina Martínez shared this snowy tree.
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6/13
Ángel López shared a photo of a child playing in the snow.
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7/13
Jackeline Candelario shared this photo of a snowy tree with colored lights.
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8/13
Liz Moreira sent us this photograph enjoying the snow.
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9/13
Snow was anticipated since the middle of last week, so residents were prepared.
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10/13
This is what some roads looked like after the snow fell.
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11/13
In New Jersey, accumulation of snow was also reported in some areas. This image shows cars driving down a street as snow falls in Closter, New Jersey, on January 6.
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12/13
This photo shows what a parking lot looked like in the same city of Closter, in New Jerysey, after the snowfall on January 6. Forecasters warned on Jan. 5 that a deluge of snow and wintry conditions could cause travel chaos in the northeastern U.S. this weekend.
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13/13
This image shows snow falling on Route W9 in Alpine, New Jersey, on January 6, 2024.
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