NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ISSUES TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 18 THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 19
Rain and gusty winds are expected tonight through Tuesday afternoon
April 18, 2022 — New York City Emergency Management has issued a travel advisory for Monday evening, April 18, through Tuesday morning, April 19. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for New York City beginning at 10 p.m. Monday through 8 a.m. Tuesday. According to the latest National Weather Service forecast, moderate to heavy rain is expected citywide beginning at 9 p.m. Monday through 5 a.m. Tuesday, with an expected rainfall total of 1.00 – 1.50 inches with the potential of over 2 inches of rain in some areas, which may impact the morning commute. The heavy rains may cause flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. The National Weather Service has also issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, and Southern Queens and a Coastal Flood Warning for the Bronx and Northern Queens for early morning Tuesday.
Rain will taper off early Tuesday morning, though light rain will remain possible on and off through the evening, with little to no additional accumulation. Winds are expected to be 20 mph to 30 mph and peak wind gusts of up to 45 mph are expected between 9 p.m. Monday to and 4 a.m. Tuesday. Winds will begin to increase after a brief lull around 7 a.m. and continue through Tuesday evening. Light rain will continue through Tuesday afternoon.
“While we have enjoyed some cool and clear blue skies during our first weeks of spring, this weather also brings the threat of heavy rains, and we urge New Yorkers to prepare for potential heavy rains and gusty winds tonight throughout the early morning,” said NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol. “We urge all New Yorkers to exercise caution. If you must travel, consider using public transportation and allow for extra travel time, and if you must drive, do not enter flooded roadways.”
