# HEADLINE
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FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON
# DETAILS
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WHAT
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
WHERE
Portions of southern Connecticut, including the following areas, Northern Middlesex, Northern New London, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex, Southern New Haven and Southern New London and southeast New York, including the following areas, Northeast Suffolk, Northern Nassau, Northwest Suffolk, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Nassau and Southwest Suffolk.
WHEN
From Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon.
IMPACTS
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Showers with heavy downpours and a few thunderstorms early Sunday morning into midday Sunday may lead to flooding. Average rainfall amounts are forecast to range from 1.5 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts of 5 to 7 inches possible. Peak hourly rates could reach 2 to 2.5 inches.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
ISSUED AT
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 5:44 PM EDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service New York NY
HEADER
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED | Flood Watch
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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Northwest Suffolk, Southern New Haven, Northeast Suffolk, Northern Middlesex, Northern Nassau, Northern New London, Southeast Suffolk, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex, Southern Nassau, Southern New London, Southwest Suffolk