Full Notification

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for... Southern Fairfield County in southern Connecticut... Southeastern Bergen County in northeastern New Jersey... Bronx County in southeastern New York... New York (Manhattan) County in southeastern New York... Southern Westchester County in southeastern New York...

* Until 1045 AM EST.

* At 745 AM EST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain falling across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 1.5 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is already occurring. There is minor flooding of the Bronx River. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Yonkers, Bridgeport, Stamford, Norwalk, New Rochelle, White Plains, Mott Haven, East Tremont, Hackensack, Port Chester, Bergenfield, New Canaan, Rye, Dobbs Ferry, Fairfield, Harlem, Greenwich, Riverdale, Co-op City and Fort Lee.

* AFFECTED AREAS: FAIRFIELD, CT ... BERGEN, NJ ... BRONX, NY ... NEW YORK, NY ... WESTCHESTER, NY

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other drainage areas and low lying spots.