Flash Flood Warning Issued For Western Suffolk

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...Western Suffolk County in southeastern New York...

* Until 800 PM EDT.

* At 635 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain across the warned
area. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly.

* Some locations that will experience flooding include...Islip, Brentwood, Commack, Huntington Station, Centereach, DeerPark, Lindenhurst, Hauppauge, Ronkonkoma, Huntington, Stony Brook,
Babylon, Port Jefferson, Northport and Holbrook.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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.

Please report flooding to your 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.