Flood Watch in Effect: Bronx Braces for Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds

September 13, 2026
Flood Watch in Effect: Bronx Braces for Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds
  • A flood watch remains in effect through Sunday for the Bronx as isolated thunderstorms roll in, with heavy rain possible totals of 2 to 4 inches and the primary hazard being downpours and damaging winds in stronger storms.

  • Lingering flooding continues in Brooklyn’s Bushwick and Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhoods, with water on streets and around homes after heavy rainfall.

  • New York City Emergency Management opened more than 50 weather shelters for residents at risk of heavy rain and flash flooding, including those in basement and below-grade units.

  • Tonight will be calm and quiet with overnight temperatures in the low 60s.

  • On Monday, humidity drops and temperatures fall to the lower 70s, with cooler coastal lows in the 50s and northwest wind gusts around 20 to 25 mph.

  • A warm front is pulling tropical, moisture-rich air into the area, with showers expected to persist into the morning and then improve by early afternoon.

  • Conditions should improve from west to east as the rain exits, with a trailing cold front bringing brief, lighter showers in the evening.

  • A few thunderstorms may occur, but severe storms are not expected.

  • Officials urged proactive preparation ahead of the storm, emphasizing precautions before waters rise.

  • The forecast outlines a multi-day pattern for the Bronx, describing evolving conditions, temperatures, and winds as nights remain calm, then warm days, followed by cooling periods.

  • The forecast covers an upcoming Sunday in the Bronx, Labor Day, and the rest of the week with varying conditions.

  • Today’s Bronx forecast calls for a mix of clouds and sun with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and cooler nights in the mid 50s to low 60s.

Summary based on 16 sources


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