Flood Watch Issued For All Of Long Island

LONG ISLAND, NY — Heavy rains across the region have placed all of Long Island under a flood watch today, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service says that all of Long Island is under a flood watch until 5 p.m. tonight. The rain today, which could be heavy at times, may cause rivers and streams to swell, and could also cause flooding in other low-lying, flood-prone areas.

One to three more inches of rain is expected to fall today, and it could be higher in some areas.

The flood watch may be extended, as the rain is expected to continue throughout today and into tomorrow.