Flood watch issued for Brooklyn and vicinity through Friday evening
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch through Friday evening for Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens as a powerful storm continued along a path taking it from the Ohio Valley to south and east of Long Island.
This system is expected to produce high winds and heavy rain, with rainfall totals ranging from 2 to 3 inches, and in some areas up to 4 inches.
The watch is in effect through Friday evening.