Weather
Flood Watch Issued For All Of Long Island
Heavy rain could cause floods in some parts of the island, according to the National Weather Service.
![Long Island has been placed under a flood watch today, as heavy rains could cause flooding in some areas.](https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/22892005/20220906/090034/styles/patch_image/public/weather-alert-storm___06085944078.jpg)
LONG ISLAND, NY — Heavy rains across the region have placed all of Long Island under a flood watch today, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service says that all of Long Island is under a flood watch until 5 p.m. tonight. The rain today, which could be heavy at times, may cause rivers and streams to swell, and could also cause flooding in other low-lying, flood-prone areas.
One to three more inches of rain is expected to fall today, and it could be higher in some areas.
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The flood watch may be extended, as the rain is expected to continue throughout today and into tomorrow.
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