Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 27 at 1:24AM EDT until August 27 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 26, 2026 - 10:24pm
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Dutchess and Ulster Counties in eastern New York.
* WHEN...From noon EDT today through this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected this
afternoon into this evening. Showers and thunderstorms will be
capable of producing heavy downpours, with rainfall rates
reaching 1 to 2 inches per hour at times. Rainfall of this
intensity may lead to flash flooding, especially within urban and
low lying areas.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description:
Western Ulster; Eastern Ulster; Western Dutchess; Eastern Dutchess
Forcast Office:
NWS Albany NY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov