Advisory
Notify NYC - Rain Preparedness - 5/23-5/24 (NYC)
Notification issued 05-22-2026 at 10:21 AM.
The NYC Emergency Management Department advises New Yorkers to prepare for potential heavy rain from Saturday, 5/23 to Sunday, 5/24. The National Weather Service has forecast a total of 1.5 to 2 inches of rain with locally higher amounts possible.
Periods of heavy rain may cause flooding in the city, including highways, streets, basements, and underpasses. During periods of heavy rain causing flooding, seek higher ground or, if in a basement, move to a higher floor. City agencies have taken action to clean catch basins and remove street litter in the event heavier rain occurs.
Heavy rain may create dangerous travel conditions:
New Yorkers are advised to limit travel and stay inside during periods of severe weather.
If you must travel, exercise caution. Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the roadway as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross safely.
If you are outside during a thunderstorm, avoid open areas and try to seek shelter indoors.
For more information, please visit nyc.gov/beready
Address/Location
Notify NYC
165 Cadman Plaza E
Kings County, NY 11201
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1