* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey, including the following
areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern
Union, Hudson, Western Essex and Western Union and southeast New
York, including the following areas, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New
York (Manhattan), Northern Queens, Richmond (Staten Island),
Southern Queens and Southern Westchester.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT early this morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- A slow moving low pressure system is bringing periods of
showers and
thunderstorms to the area early this morning. Some areas have
already received as much as 3 to 5 inches, and additional
rainfall
of up to an inch could lead to flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Official instructions: You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

Notification issued 07-29-2026 at 01:07 AM.
Con Edison is responding to a power outage in Brooklyn ZIP code: 11228. 
If you are affected by an outage:
- Report it at www.coned.com/ReportOutage or call 1-800-75-CONED (26633), or if you have a speech or hearing disability, report outages to 1-800-642-2308.
- Please stay safe. Never go near or touch a fallen power line. If you see a downed wire, call 1-800-75-CONED immediately.
- Do not use generators indoors.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed to prevent food spoilage.
- If you are having a life-threatening medical emergency and need immediate assistance, please dial 9-1-1. 

Notification issued 07-29-2026 at 12:59 AM.
Con Edison is responding to a power outage in Staten Island ZIP code(s): 10314. 
If you are affected by an outage:
- Report it at www.coned.com/ReportOutage or call 1-800-75-CONED (26633), or if you have a speech or hearing disability, report outages to 1-800-642-2308.
- Please stay safe. Never go near or touch a fallen power line. If you see a downed wire, call 1-800-75-CONED immediately.
- Do not use generators indoors.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed to prevent food spoilage.
- If you are having a life-threatening medical emergency and need immediate assistance, please dial 9-1-1. 

Silver Alert issued 07-29-2026 at 12:35 AM.
A Silver Alert has been issued for Dora Stokes, a 72-year-old Black Female, last seen near Inwood Street and 106th Avenue in Queens at approximately 8:30 AM on 07-28-2026. Dora has dementia, may seem disoriented, and may be in need of medical attention.
Description: Black hair. Last seen wearing a black hat, tan shirt, black pants & black sneakers.
If you see Dora, please call 1-800-577-8477 (TIPS) or 9-1-1.
A photo of Dora is available here: https://flic.kr/p/2srVQow

Alert issued 07-29-2026 at 12:22 AM.
The National Weather Service has issued the following:
What: Flash Flood Warning
Where: Manhattan, Staten Island
When: Until 1:45 AM on 7/29
Hazards: Heavy rain of 1-2.5 inches will cause flooding in the city, including on highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other poor drainage areas and low-lying spots.
Preparedness Actions:
- If you are in a basement, move to the highest floor possible.
- Do not drive your car into areas where the water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely. Move to higher ground.
- If you lose power and have a disability, access and functional needs, or use life-sustaining equipment (LSE) and need immediate assistance, dial 911.
- Residential oil tanks in flooded basements may leak or rupture. If you suspect an oil spill in your home, call the NYSDEC Spill Hotline at (800) 457-7362.
For more information on home heating oil spills, visit http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8428.html#response or call 311.
For the latest weather info: www.weather.gov/okx.

Alert issued 07-28-2026 at 11:02 PM.
The National Weather Service has issued the following:
What: Flash Flood Warning
Where: Manhattan, Staten Island
When: Until 12:45 AM on 7/29
Hazards: Heavy rain of 1-2 inches will cause flooding in the city, including on highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other poor drainage areas and low-lying spots.
Preparedness Actions:
- If you are in a basement, move to the highest floor possible.
- Do not drive your car into areas where the water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely. Move to higher ground.
- If you lose power and have a disability, access and functional needs, or use life-sustaining equipment (LSE) and need immediate assistance, dial 911.
- Residential oil tanks in flooded basements may leak or rupture. If you suspect an oil spill in your home, call the NYSDEC Spill Hotline at (800) 457-7362.
For more information on home heating oil spills, visit http://www.dec.ny.gov/chemical/8428.html#response or call 311.
For the latest weather info: www.weather.gov/okx.