Flash Flood Warning Issued For New Canaan Tuesday Afternoon

NEW CANAAN, CT — The National Weather Service has issued the following Flash Flood Warning for New Canaan and other lower Fairfield County communities on Tuesday, Sept. 25:

The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southern Fairfield County in southern Connecticut...
Central Westchester County in southeastern New York...
Bronx County in southeastern New York...

* Until 4:00 PM EDT.

* At 1257 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the
warned area. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.
Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small
creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses
as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Yonkers, Stamford, New Rochelle, White Plains, Mott Haven, East
Tremont, Port Chester, New Canaan, Rye, Mount Kisco, Harlem,
Greenwich, Riverdale, Co-op City and Harrison.

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