N.Y. Weather: Flash flood watch issued as heavy rain threatens Staten Island

Staten Island and the surrounding New York City area faces a serious flash flooding threat Sunday afternoon through Monday night, with the National Weather Service issuing a Flood Watch beginning at noon on Sunday.

Forecasters warn that multiple rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms could produce widespread rainfall totals of two to four inches, with locally higher amounts possible.

According to the National Weather Service, the first round of showers and thunderstorms is expected to develop Sunday afternoon, with more widespread and potentially heavier rainfall arriving Sunday night and continuing through Monday night…

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