On Thursday at 4:38 p.m. a flood advisory was released by the National Weather Service in effect until 6:30 p.m. for Suffolk County.

The weather service states, "Minor flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected."

"Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas," adds the weather service. "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles."

Understanding the differences between advisories, watches, and warnings

Flash flood warning: Take action!

A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. If you are in a flood-prone area, move immediately to high ground. A flash flood is a sudden violent flood that can take from minutes to hours to develop. It is even possible to experience a flash flood in areas no

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