Grab a case of Hot Pockets and get to higher ground, you guys: there's a coastal flood warning in effect for Staten Island and parts of New Jersey. The warning is in effect until 6:45 p.m., and The National Weather Service is warning drivers not to try and pass through areas where water covers the road, because the water may be deceptively deep. The Doppler radar indicates that the heaviest rain is behind us, but as you can see from this photo, it's going to take a while for it drain off. Elise Rita Zilber, who took this photo, says, "This is water on top of a drain. Up to my ankle and not draining at all on SI."
The Staten Island Advance has more dramatic photos, and reports that cars are stuck in floodwater and trees are down in locations around the island. An "urban" flood advisory has been declared for the rest of NYC, so lace up your Timberlands tight, for shizzle. The advisory is in effect until 6:15 and road closures are possible. Here's the scene at The Bronx River near the Scarsdale train station. Ideal tubing conditions, you guys!
