Flood Watch in Effect: Bronx Braces for Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds
September 13, 2026
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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