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Flash Flood Warning for Albany, NY; Schenectady, NY

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Albany, Schenectady
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What is happening

FFWALY The National Weather Service in Albany has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Albany County in east central New York... Southeastern Schenectady County in east central New York... * Until 1100 AM EDT. * At 740 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain in Road closures reported by Albany...

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report flooding to the National Weather Service by email at [email protected]... On Facebook at www.facebook.com/nwsalbany or twitter @nwsalbany.

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FFWALY The National Weather Service in Albany has extended the * Flash Flood Warning for... Central Albany County in east central New York... Southeastern Schenectady County in east central New York... * Until 1100 AM EDT. * At 740 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain in Road closures reported by Albany County 911 in New Scotland and Vorheesville. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Albany, Schenectady, Rotterdam, Scotia, Delmar, Guilderland, Niskayuna, Duanesburg, Voorheesville, Altamont, East Glenville, Alplaus, Feura Bush, New Scotland, Princetown, Fullers, Guilderland Center, Parkers Corners, Fort Hunter and Dunnsville.

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Official revisions

3 captured
  1. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued July 29 at 7:40AM EDT until July 29 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

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  2. Update

    Flash Flood Warning issued July 29 at 5:55AM EDT until July 29 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

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  3. Alert

    Flash Flood Warning issued July 29 at 3:40AM EDT until July 29 at 6:45AM EDT by NWS Albany NY

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Albany NY. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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