"Give yourself a little bit more time to get to work, as people will slow down, which is good, but it'll take longer to get to work. Possibly even into the Monday evening commute it may take a little bit longer to get home."
"New York City is bracing for rain, thunderstorms, and high winds on Monday. We urge New Yorkers to prepare for potential impacts, allow extra travel time, and consider using public transportation."
"Forecasters said localized flooding in low-lying areas and places with poor drainage is the main concern. While the risk of severe weather remains low, the city has activated its Flash Flood Emergency Plan."
New York City officials issued a weather alert for Monday due to expected heavy rainfall, strong winds, and thunderstorms beginning late Sunday evening. Rain will continue through Monday morning and potentially into the evening commute, requiring residents to allow extra travel time. South to southeast winds will sustain 15-22 mph with gusts reaching up to 55 mph by evening. Rainfall totals are expected between 1 to 1.1 inches citywide, with localized amounts up to 1.25 inches where thunderstorms develop. The primary concern is localized flooding in low-lying areas and places with poor drainage. The city activated its Flash Flood Emergency Plan, and officials recommend using public transportation. The strongest storms are forecast for Monday evening as a cold front moves through the region.
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