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Flash Flood Warning 19, NWS New York, NY
NWS New York, NY issued this flash flood warning at Jul 21, 2026, 3:38 PM EDT for Bergen County, New Jersey; Bronx County, New York County, Westchester County, New York. It was in force for 3 hr. 7 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Jul 21, 2026, 3:38 PM EDT (19:38 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 21, 2026, 6:27 PM EDT
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS New York, NY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Flood severity
- None
Counties Bergen County, NJ, Bronx County, NY, New York County, NY, Westchester County, NY
The radar
The Brookhaven radar (KOKX), 82 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 3:43 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Nw Elmsford, NY | DOT Flooding and Road Closure on Saw Mill River Parkway both directions at Exit 22 - I-287 (Greenburgh) all lanes of 4 lanes closed MM 11.1. |
| Jul 21, 3:48 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Elmsford, NY | DOT Flooding and Road Closure on Bronx River Parkway both directions at Exit 22 - NY 119 - Tarrytown Road; NY 100 - Central Avenue (White Plains) all lanes of 4 lanes closed mm 15.6. |
| Jul 21, 3:48 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | Valhalla, NY | Road Closure on Taconic State Parkway both directions between Lakeview Avenue (Mount Pleasant) and Commerce Street (Mount Pleasant) all lanes of 4 lanes closed MM 1.6. |
| Jul 21, 3:49 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 S Valhalla, NY | DOT Flooding and Road Closure on NY 100 both directions between Legion Dr (Mount Pleasant) and Virginia Rd (Mount Pleasant) all lanes of 2 lanes closed. |
| Jul 21, 4:40 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Ene Greenville, NY | DOT Flooding and Road Closure on Bronx River Parkway both directions between Exit 14 - Butler Road (Scarsdale) and Exit 23 - Cemetery Road (Greenburgh) all lanes of 4 lanes closed. |
| Jul 21, 4:55 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Nne Harrison, NY | Significant flooding on parts of Anderson Hill Rd in Purchase with road closures in effect. |
| Jul 21, 5:30 PM EDT | FLASH FLOOD | 1 Wnw Bronxville, NY | Video of two cars submerged in flooding on the Bronx River Parkway near exit 2 Pondfield Road. Time estimated by radar. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 7 storm reports to this flash flood warning; the first came 5 minutes after it went out.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The nearest sounding before it
Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 82 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1211 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 36 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 135 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 172 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.2
The text
As transmitted.
054
WGUS51 KOKX 211938
FFWOKX
NJC003-NYC005-061-119-212245-
/O.NEW.KOKX.FF.W.0019.260721T1938Z-260721T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service New York NY
338 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Bergen County in northeastern New Jersey...
Bronx County in southeastern New York...
New York (Manhattan) County in southeastern New York...
Southern Westchester County in southeastern New York...
* Until 645 PM EDT.
* At 338 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
1 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate
is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, Mott Haven, East Tremont,
Port Chester, Rye, Tarrytown, Dobbs Ferry, Laguardia Airport,
Harlem, Greenwich, Riverdale, Co-op City, Fort Lee, Harrison,
Englewood, Scarsdale, Bronxville and Hawthorne.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage
areas and low lying spots.
&&
LAT...LON 4101 7392 4100 7389 4105 7389 4113 7385
4108 7371 4101 7365 4100 7365 4098 7365
4090 7374 4089 7374 4081 7382 4080 7386
4079 7387 4080 7391 4078 7392 4079 7399
4082 7401
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
DBR2 follow-up statements
117
WGUS71 KOKX 211958
FFSOKX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
358 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
NJC003-NYC005-061-119-212245-
/O.CON.KOKX.FF.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260721T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bergen NJ-Bronx NY-New York (Manhattan) NY-Westchester NY-
358 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM EDT THIS
EVENING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BERGEN, BRONX, NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) AND
SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER COUNTIES...
At 358 PM EDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
1.5 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is
1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, Mott Haven, East Tremont,
Port Chester, Rye, Tarrytown, Dobbs Ferry, Laguardia Airport,
Harlem, Greenwich, Riverdale, Co-op City, Fort Lee, Harrison,
Englewood, Scarsdale, Bronxville and Hawthorne.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Move to higher ground now! This is a dangerous and life-threatening
situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area
subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage
areas and low lying spots.
If you are in a basement, be prepared to move to a higher floor.
&&
LAT...LON 4101 7392 4100 7389 4105 7389 4113 7385
4108 7371 4101 7365 4100 7365 4098 7365
4090 7374 4089 7374 4081 7382 4080 7386
4079 7387 4080 7391 4078 7392 4079 7399
4082 7401
FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
EXPECTED RAINFALL RATE...1-2 INCHES IN 1 HOUR
$$
DBR944
WGUS71 KOKX 212227
FFSOKX
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
627 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
NJC003-NYC005-061-119-212237-
/O.CAN.KOKX.FF.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260721T2245Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Bergen NJ-Bronx NY-New York (Manhattan) NY-Westchester NY-
627 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN BERGEN, BRONX,
NEW YORK (MANHATTAN) AND SOUTHERN WESTCHESTER COUNTIES...
Flood waters have receded and heavy rain has ended. Please continue
to heed remaining road closures.
&&
LAT...LON 4101 7392 4100 7389 4105 7389 4113 7385
4108 7371 4101 7365 4100 7365 4098 7365
4090 7374 4089 7374 4081 7382 4080 7386
4079 7387 4080 7391 4078 7392 4079 7399
4082 7401
$$
GoodmanWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this flash flood warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS New York, NY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this flash flood warning went out at Jul 21, 1:17 PM EDT, 2 hours 21 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1) Several rounds of heavy downpours and thunderstorms today into this evening. Scattered instances of flash flooding through this evening, with locally severe flash flooding possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorm threat through this afternoon, potential for more widespread severe threat this evening, particularly NYC/NJ metro and areas to the west. 2) There is a high risk of rip currents for all ocean beaches today and Wednesday.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 21, 1:17 PM EDT, 2 hours 21 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service New York NY
117 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Updated 18Z aviation discussion.
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Several rounds of heavy downpours and thunderstorms today
into this evening. Scattered instances of flash flooding
through this evening, with locally severe flash flooding
possible. Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorm threat
through this afternoon, potential for more widespread severe
threat this evening, particularly NYC/NJ metro and areas to the
west.
2) There is a high risk of rip currents for all ocean beaches
today and Wednesday.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
.KEY MESSAGE 1...
Midday Update...Scattered to numerous heavy downpours and
scattered thunderstorms expected to move west to east through
late afternoon ahead of approaching warm front and strengthening
llj. Uncertainty on how far north the warm front gets through
the region this afternoon. The warm front would act as a focus
for training thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening,
bringing potential for more widespread flash flooding and
localized severe flash flooding with environment conducive to
rainfall rates in excess of 3"/hr. Flood Watch expanded into
Lower Hudson Valley and SW CT to address the more widespread
flash flood threat, and high-res model signal.
This activity would also reduce the severe threat from
approaching organized thunderstorm activity this evening
(5-9pm). If the warm front moves to the north and the area can
see a break in shower/thunderstorm activity late this afternoon,
the potential increases for upstream developing organized
severe thunderstorms activity to maintain itself into at least
western portions of the region between 5 and 9p. Damaging wind
gusts would be the main severe threat, but environment is
conducive to isolated brief tornadoes development as well.
Otherwise...a primary low pressure center tracks east through
SE Canada today into Wednesday. A weak secondary low along a
warm front shifts near the western portion of the forecast area
this afternoon - more likely towards late day. A trailing cold
front then slowly moves through during Wednesday into Wednesday
evening. Rainfall expected today into a portion of tonight with
rain chances overall lower during Wednesday.
Severe weather will be possible with sufficient wind and speed shear
with CAPE increasing as the day wears on. A mitigating factor for
severe storms at least this morning into very early afternoon looks
to be only modest CAPE. It won't be until mid to late afternoon when
CAPE increases more significantly with the approach and passage of
the weak low and warm front, which will also enhance helicity and
promote severe weather. CAMs are not exactly in agreement regarding
the most likely time periods of showers/storms during the daytime
hours - only that shower chances begin to ramp up after around 8-9am
over western portions. There is at least better agreement for a
period of showers and potential storms towards sundown and into the
evening hours. By this time however, instability will be diminishing.
So while severe weather could occur as early as around noontime, it
appears that it would more likely to occur in the late afternoon to
early evening hours. Damaging winds would be the most likely
impacts, but a low chance of large hail or a tornado still exist.
SPC's severe weather outlook for today is basically unchanged from
yesterday afternoon with most of the area within a slight risk and a
portion of NE NJ with an enhanced risk. CAPE and shear won't be as
high for the most part on Wednesday, but can't rule out strong to
severe gusts during this period with SPC showing a marginal risk of
severe thunderstorms for most of the area.
PWATs will be 2.00 to 2.25 inches and rainfall rates of mostly 1-2
inches per hour will be possible, but may be up to 2.50 inches per
hour. No changes made to the Flood Watch as flash flooding is
expected mainly in more urbanized and poor drainage areas. There are
some signals of high rainfall rates over portions of the Lower
Hudson Valley, but given current FFG values, didn't think that the
probability was high enough to expand the watch in area. Orange and
Rockland Counties were considered for expansion. WPC has the entire
area within a slight risk of flash flooding today into tonight.
Flooding impacts could begin as early as around noontime for some
areas with the threat dropping off by midnight for most areas.
Impacts are not anticipated for Wednesday. Current rainfall forecast
for today through Wednesday has most of the area at 1 to 2 inches,
but locally 3+ inches are possible.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
*High Impact Aviation Weather Day Today*
A frontal system impacts the region today, bringing several
rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the region.
Conditions have decline dto MVFR with SHRA/TSRA scattered across
the area. A more widespread round of showers and thunderstorms
impact the terminals later this afternoon and evening, which
may persist into the first part of tonight. The primary concern
with any thunderstorms will be the strong gusty winds, which
could see gusts up to 50kt or greater. IFR or lower conditions
will be possible this afternoon through the tonight especially
for terminals east of NYC. After SHRA/TSRA clears by 3Z-6Z,
still anticipating MVFR/IFR conditions. We'll improve to VFR by
15Z tomorrow.
Southerly flow continues 10-15kt G20-25kt. S/SE after sunrise
with speeds 10-15 kt with gusts 20 to 25 kt. Wind gusts diminish
tonight, but speeds remain around 10kt or so with winds becoming
SW. Tomorrow, winds W/WSW 10-15kt.
...NY Metro (KEWR/KLGA/KJFK/KTEB) TAF Uncertainty...
Timing of SHRA/TSRA today could be off by a couple of hours.
IFR or lower possible at times in SHRA/TSRA.
.OUTLOOK FOR 18Z WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...
Wednesday Night - Sunday: VFR.
Detailed information, including hourly TAF wind component forecasts,
can be found at: https:/www.weather.gov/zny/n90
&&
.MARINE...
Sustained southerly winds average around 15kt today and increase
tonight. Gusts 25-30kt expected on some of the area waters today and
tonight with the ocean likely still seeing advisory-level gusts into
Wednesday. Seas here will also remain elevated through Weds.
SCA continues for the ocean and some of the non-ocean waters today
and tonight. Some of the non-ocean zones might not be seeing SCA
conds for a good portion of Wednesday, but not enough confidence at
this point to shorten the advisory. SCA might need to be extended in
time for the ocean for lingering 5+ft seas.
Rip Currents:
A high rip current risk is expected Tuesday through Wednesday
with no headline changes. Some areas could come close to high
surf criteria, mainly tonight into Wednesday. A high surf
advisory could eventually be needed, however by the time the
swell height and period increase, the swell direction becomes
less orthogonal to the coastline, limiting the threat high surf
conditions.
&&
.OKX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CT...Flood Watch through late tonight for CTZ005-006-009.
NY...Flood Watch through late tonight for NYZ067>075-176-178.
High Risk for Rip Currents through Wednesday evening for NYZ075-080-
081-178-179.
NJ...Flood Watch through late tonight for NJZ002-004-006-103>108.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM EDT Wednesday for ANZ332-340.
Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM EDT Wednesday for ANZ345-350-
353-355.
&&
DISCUSSION...NV
AVIATION...BR
MARINE...JCHazardous weather outlook, Jul 21, 2:09 PM EDT, 1 hour 29 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service New York NY 209 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026 CTZ005-006-009-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>074-176-221815- Northern Fairfield-Northern New Haven-Southern Fairfield- Western Passaic-Eastern Passaic-Hudson-Western Bergen-Eastern Bergen- Western Essex-Eastern Essex-Western Union-Eastern Union-Orange- Putnam-Rockland-Northern Westchester-Southern Westchester- New York (Manhattan)-Bronx-Richmond (Staten Island)-Northern Queens- 209 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...TORNADO WATCH 507 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Tornado Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS warning criteria. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. CTZ007-008-011-012-NYZ078-079-221815- Northern Middlesex-Northern New London-Southern Middlesex- Southern New London-Northwest Suffolk-Northeast Suffolk- 209 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut and southeast New York. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time that would meet NWS warning criteria. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. NYZ075-178-221815- Kings (Brooklyn)-Southern Queens- 209 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 507 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Rip Current Risk. Flood Watch. Tornado Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Rip Current Risk. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. CTZ010-NYZ177-221815- Southern New Haven-Northern Nassau- 209 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026 ...TORNADO WATCH 507 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Connecticut and southeast New York. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tornado Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time that would meet NWS warning criteria. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. NYZ179-221815- Southern Nassau- 209 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... ...TORNADO WATCH 507 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Rip Current Risk. Tornado Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Rip Current Risk. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. NYZ080-081-221815- Southwest Suffolk-Southeast Suffolk- 209 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast New York. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Rip Current Risk. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. High Rip Current Risk. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. ANZ331-332-340-345-350-353-355-221815- Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the Mouth of the Connecticut River- Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River- Peconic and Gardiners Bays- South Shore Bays from Jones Inlet through Shinnecock Bay- Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM- Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM- Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY out 20 NM- 209 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time that would meet NWS warning criteria. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. ANZ335-338-221815- Long Island Sound West of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY- New York Harbor- 209 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026 ...TORNADO WATCH 507 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Tornado Watch. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time that would meet NWS warning criteria. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria. ANZ380-383-385-221815- Waters from Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY from 20 to 60 nm- Waters from Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY from 20 to 60 nm- Waters from Sandy Hook NJ to Fire Island Inlet NY from 20 to 60 nm- 209 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time that would meet NWS warning criteria. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. && This Hazardous Weather Outlook provides a summary of potential widespread hazardous weather events that may reach NWS warning criteria. Most long fused NWS watches, warnings, and advisories in effect are highlighted. Please refer to the latest NWS forecasts for weather not meeting NWS warning criteria.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jul 21, 1:54 PM EDT, 1 hour 44 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service New York NY
154 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0145 PM Flash Flood 1 NE Fairfield 41.14N 73.26W
07/21/2026 Fairfield CT Public
Several photos of water flooding roads with
water up to a few homes in Fairfield.
&&Special weather statement, Jul 21, 2:07 PM EDT, 1 hour 31 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New York NY
207 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
CTZ006-007-010-011-211900-
Southern Middlesex CT-Northern New Haven CT-Northern Middlesex CT-
Southern New Haven CT-
207 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL MIDDLESEX AND
SOUTHEASTERN NEW HAVEN COUNTIES THROUGH 300 PM EDT...
At 207 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles southwest of Branford, or 7 miles south of New Haven, moving
northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
New Haven, Milford, Middletown, Wallingford, Guilford, Clinton, East
Hampton, Durham, Chester, Hamden, Branford, North Haven, North
Branford, Cromwell, and Orange.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM EDT for southern
Connecticut.
&&
LAT...LON 4143 7242 4142 7243 4141 7241 4140 7242
4140 7240 4139 7242 4125 7263 4123 7276
4125 7278 4123 7290 4125 7292 4119 7300
4120 7303 4121 7305 4159 7264
TIME...MOT...LOC 1807Z 227DEG 23KT 4120 7290
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
DWLocal storm report, Jul 21, 2:27 PM EDT, 1 hour 11 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service New York NY
227 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0215 PM Flash Flood 1 W Hamden 41.37N 72.92W
07/21/2026 New Haven CT Public
Mix Ave in Hamden closed due to flooding.
&&Local storm report, Jul 21, 2:29 PM EDT, 1 hour 9 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service New York NY
229 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0209 PM Flash Flood 1 NNW Hamden 41.39N 72.91W
07/21/2026 New Haven CT Public
Car flooded on Colony St in Hamden.
&&Local storm report, Jul 21, 2:31 PM EDT, 1 hour 7 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service New York NY
231 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0230 PM Flash Flood 2 SW Hamden 41.35N 72.93W
07/21/2026 New Haven CT Fire Dept/Rescue
Stranded vehicles due to floodwaters in
Hamden.
&&Local storm report, Jul 21, 3:29 PM EDT, 9 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service New York NY
329 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0225 PM Flood Branford 41.27N 72.81W
07/21/2026 New Haven CT Public
Report from mPING: River/Creek overflowing;
Cropland/Yard/Basement Flooding, also
reported via 511.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS New York, NY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 8:34 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | OKX | Passaic | 41 min |
| Jul 21, 9:09 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Passaic | 3 hr |
| Jul 21, 10:15 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic | 60 min |
| Jul 21, 10:19 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic | 115 min |
| Jul 21, 10:25 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Bergen, Essex, Passaic | 108 min |
| Jul 21, 2:43 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Bergen, Essex, Passaic | 47 min |
| Jul 21, 2:49 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | OKX | Bergen, Passaic | 26 min |
| Jul 21, 2:56 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | OKX | Essex | 34 min |
| Jul 21, 3:07 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic | 3 hr |
| Jul 21, 3:15 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | OKX | Essex, Passaic | 30 min |
| Jul 21, 3:31 PM EDT | River Flood Warning | OKX | Bergen | 7 hr |
| Jul 21, 4:04 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Hudson | 3 hr |
| Jul 21, 10:31 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | OKX | Putnam | 59 min |
| Jul 21, 10:47 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Rockland, Westchester | 58 min |
| Jul 21, 10:52 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Bronx, New York, Westchester | 2 hr |
| Jul 21, 11:07 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | OKX | Putnam | 53 min |
| Jul 21, 11:15 AM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | OKX | Putnam, Westchester | 112 min |
| Jul 21, 11:34 AM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Westchester | 100 min |
| Jul 21, 11:42 AM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Westchester | 48 min |
| Jul 21, 12:23 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Westchester | 116 min |
| Jul 21, 12:44 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 46 min | |
| Jul 21, 1:52 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 53 min | |
| Jul 21, 3:55 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 65 min | |
| Jul 21, 4:00 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | OKX | Bronx, New York | 45 min |
| Jul 21, 4:07 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 38 min | |
| Jul 21, 4:12 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Westchester | 3 hr |
| Jul 21, 4:12 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | OKX | Bronx, Nassau, Queens, Suffolk, Westchester | 48 min |
| Jul 21, 4:21 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | OKX | Bronx, Nassau, Queens, Suffolk | 3 hr |
| Jul 21, 4:48 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 42 min | |
| Jul 21, 5:02 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | OKX | Suffolk | 43 min |
| Jul 21, 5:05 PM EDT | Special Marine Warning | OKX | 55 min | |
| Jul 21, 7:12 PM EDT | Areal Flood Warning | OKX | Bronx, Westchester | 8 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.