Weather
Flash Flood Warning Issued For Parts Of Town Of Islip
Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
TOWN OF ISLIP, NY – The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for western Suffolk County, including areas in the Town of Islip, for Friday afternoon.
The warning is in effect until 1:45 p.m.
Starting at 10:44 a.m., Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned area. Up to one inch of rain has already fallen.
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A band of heavy rain is estimated to be producing one hour rainfall rates of 1 to 1.5 inches and is moving onshore.
Flash flooding is expected to occur in Islip and Brentwood.
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Please report flooding to local law enforcement agency when you can do so safely.
A flash flood warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring.
If you are in the warned area move to higher ground immediately. Residents living along streams and creeks should take immediate precautions to protect life and property.
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