Headline:
Flood Watch issued August 27 at 2:33PM EDT until August 27 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
August 27, 2026 - 11:33am
Expires:
August 27, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Dutchess and Ulster Counties in eastern New York.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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 rain 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. Rainfall of this intensity could
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