Thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening with the potential for heavy rainfall.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Westchester County in effect from 2:00 p.m. through Friday morning. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Urban, low lying and poor drainage areas will be most susceptible to flooding. High rainfall rates can also create hazardous conditions.
Continue monitoring updates to the forecast by visiting https://www.weather.gov/okx. You can also follow the National Weather Service on social media.
Follow this link for instructions on how to subscribe to receive weather alerts from New York State by text message (alerts will be for Westchester County, not limited to the Village of Mamaroneck):
https://www.dhses.ny.gov/emergency-alerts
To receive messages from the Village of Mamaroneck please visit this link to subscribe:
Mamaroneck Alert
Only dial 911 if the situation is an emergency.
During a flood, water levels and the rate at which the water is flowing can quickly change.
- Do not drive through flooded roadways.
- Never drive around barricades.
- Rising and fast floodwaters can sweep vehicles away or cause you to lose control of a vehicle.
- If you live in a basement or below-grade and believe conditions could lead to flooding, relocate to a safer location.
- Don't wait for an alert message to act. Trust your instincts and move to higher ground if conditions worsen.
Flood Safety Tips:
https://www.dhses.ny.gov/flood
