NYC Prepares for Historic Flooding | New York City News

New York City is gearing up for a major weather event this weekend, with a Flood Watch set to hit Sunday morning and heavy rain—possibly flash flooding—expected between 5 AM and 10 AM. The National Weather Service predicts 1.5 to 3 inches of rain, with some spots seeing even more, and storms could dump 2 to 2.5 inches in just one hour. To stay safe, the city is opening 51 overnight shelters in public schools starting Saturday night at 10 PM—pets and service animals welcome. Residents in basements or low-lying areas, especially in eastern Brooklyn and Queens, are urged to relocate to upper floors, friends’ homes, or shelters. City agencies are on high alert, clearing drains and preparing for emergencies. The mayor reminds everyone to know their exits, never drive through floodwaters, and check on neighbors. Sign up for alerts and call 311 for help or shelter info—don’t wait until it’s too late. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e5b834888749f90