Flash flood warning in effect for New York City as storms bring heavy rain

• A flash flood warning is in effect for parts of the New York City metro area as showers and thunderstorms bring heavy rain to the city.
• “Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue to move through the tri-state region, with isolated areas of heavy rainfall possible. A flood watch is in effect through the late afternoon. Remember, turn around, don't drown!” the National Weather Service warned.
• The flash flood warning was set to continue for Brooklyn, Queens and Valley Stream until 12:45 p.m.
• “The flash flood threat continues through this evening. Flash floods are the top weather killer, so be safe on the roads in the event of flooding,” NWS warned in a second post.
• The weather service urges Americans to set up a way to get weather warnings on your phone, seek higher ground immediately when alerted to a flash flood, and never enter floodwaters in a vehicle or on foot.