Prepare for Flash Floods: Market Insights for New York City Residents

The National Weather Service has issued Flash flood warnings for several areas in New York City , including Staten Island , Brooklyn , Manhattan , and Queens . The warning is in effect until at least 8 p.m. due to heavy rainfall that has already fallen and additional rain expected . This could lead to flooding on highways , streets , underpasses , and other low - lying spots in the city . The severe thunderstorm could bring down wires , transformers , and trees , possibly causing power outages for residents , according to Con Edison.

Con Edison is preparing crews to respond to any outages that occur as a result of the severe rain and windstorms expected to hit New York City and Westchester County . The thunderstorm is projected to bring inch - sized hail and 60 mile - per - hour winds , along with half an inch to an inch of rain , which could cause floods in various areas across the city.

The thunderstorm is expected to roll in during the evening hours , sparking Flash flooding and localized damaging wind gusts , on top of hail and downpours . While this thunderstorm is the first one anticipated to hit Staten Island this week , there are more expected in the coming days , potentially affecting the Fourth of July celebrations with thunderstorms and humidity . The weather is expected to remain unsettled throughout the week.

Residents are advised to stay away from downed wires or transformers , as they can still be live . If power is lost , Con Edison recommends not plugging a generator into a wall unit , using it indoors , or setting it up outdoors near open home windows or air - handling vents . To report an outage or a downed wire or transformer , Con Ed customers can opt into a text thread with Con Ed or call Con Ed directly at 1 - 800 - 75 - CONED ( 1 - 800 - 752 - 6633).

The flash flood warnings issued by the National Weather Service for the New York metropolitan region are expected to last until at least 8 p.m. on June 30 . Areas such as Brooklyn , Manhattan , Staten Island , and Queens are under the warning due to persistent heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding in low - lying areas near rivers , streams , and creeks . Flooding in urban areas is also possible , especially in developed regions with overwhelmed drainage systems . In hilly or mountainous terrain , the risk of landslides is heightened , particularly after heavy precipitation saturates the soil .

Business disruptions may occur in low - lying areas due to flood damage , potential evacuations , and difficulties reaching workplaces . As a result , some businesses may not be able to operate at full capacity . Residents are seeking flash flood safety tips and real - time weather updates as they prepare for potentially severe weather conditions.