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Flash Flood Warning Issued for Queens
The National Weather Service warns that water-covered roadways can be more dangerous than they look.
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Queens, Brooklyn and Nassau County.
The warning will remain in effect until 10:15 p.m. Sunday evening.
NWS warns residents to seek higher ground where flooding is observed, and not stay in areas where flood waters are rising.
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They also warn drivers to never drive through parts of roadway covered in water, saying, “flood water are usually deeper than they appear,” and that just a foot of water is enough to sweep a car off the road.
They ask drivers to turn around to take an alternate route when facing a flooded roadway.
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