"Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Another Weekend of Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding"

New Yorkers are being urged to prepare for another weekend of heavy rain, marking the fifth consecutive weekend with measurable rain in Central Park. A cold front is expected to bring showers and isolated thunderstorms to Long Island and New York City, with the eastern portion of New York expected to be hit the hardest. Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams, and New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol have advised residents to take safety measures and prepare for potential flash flooding. The city has activated the Flash Flood Emergency Plan, and residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications. The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch citywide, effective Saturday from 2 a.m. until 8 p.m.