The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Southern Westchester today, reporting heavy rainfall and deep moisture that will continue to spread northward this afternoon and evening across the tri-state region. This is all setting the stage for a round of heavy rain ahead of a slow moving cold front, according to the report. 

Here is the full flash flood watch report for Southern Westchester:

The flash flood watch remains in effect until 7 p.m. this evening. Rainfall amounts of one to two inches can be expected, but locally heavier amounts in excess of two inches are possible. 

The primary threats are flash flooding of quick responding streams and small rivers...and urban and poor drainage flooding.

A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a very dangerous situation. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should flash flood warnings be issued. 

High Wind Warning

Strong winds expected across the tri-state area this afternoon. A tight pressure gradient has set up ahead of an approaching cold front. Heavy rainfall will mix down with strong winds from aloft this afternoon. Wind gusts are expected to diminish in intensity and frequency by this evening. A high wind warning is in effect until 6 p.m. this evening.

In the Larchmont-Mamaroneck area, there were reports of downed trees in the Village of Mamaroneck. On a lighter note, a Patch reader contacted us saying her umbrella blew away, and one of her chihuahuas almost did too! A Patch contributor sent us the photos included in this news story and the The Journal News published a detailed report of incidents throughout the county.