Stay Informed: Flash Flood Warning in New York - Prepare for Severe Weather

A Flash flood warning has been issued for Staten Island and other parts of New York City until 8 p.m. due to heavy rain . The National Weather Service has also declared a severe thunderstorm warning and a flood advisory for areas like Staten Island , Brooklyn , Manhattan , and Queens . The advisory predicts inch - sized hail and 60 mile - per - hour winds in these regions.

Con Edison is warning residents of the potential impact of the severe thunderstorm , which could bring down wires , transformers , and trees , leading to power outages . The company has stated that they are prepared to respond to any outages that may occur as a result of the storm . Employees will prioritize restoring power to essential services like mass transit , hospitals , and police and fire stations.

The thunderstorm is expected to bring heavy rainfall , flash flooding , damaging wind gusts , and hail . AccuWeather 's website forecasts that this thunderstorm is just the first of many expected to hit Staten Island this week . The upcoming Fourth of July celebrations may be affected by potential thunderstorms and humidity , with temperatures reaching a high of 86 degrees.

Residents are advised to stay away from any downed wires or transformers , as they may still be live . In case of a power outage , residents should not plug a generator into a wall unit , use it indoors , or set it up outdoors near open home windows or air - handling vents . To report an outage or a downed wire or transformer , Con Edison customers can opt into a text thread with Con Edison or call the company directly at 1 - 800 - 75 - CONED ( 1 - 800 - 752 - 6633).

As the weather becomes more unsettled later in the week , residents are urged to keep an eye on weather updates and take necessary precautions . The upcoming days are expected to follow a similar pattern to the Fourth of July , with humidity and thunderstorms looming in the skies above Staten Island . It is important to stay informed and prepared for any potential weather - related disruptions.