Tristate area braces for powerful January storm, potential power outages
NY Post
Batten down the hatches.
A powerful winter storm is set to bring multiple inches of rain and possible major flooding to the tristate area Tuesday — as officials issue emergency warnings ahead of the severe weather moving north.
A flood watch is already in effect in parts of New York and New Jersey as storm watchers predict three to five inches of rain in some areas, the Fox Forecast Center reported.
The precipitation combined with residual slushy conditions from the weekend’s snow dusting could result in serious flooding, the outlet explained.
All of New York City, Long Island, and even parts of Connecticut are also under a high wind warning — as well as an overall storm warning that will be in effect from 6 p.m. Tuesday through 6 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
The region could see wind gusts up to 50 to 70 mph Tuesday night, Fox warned.
