NEW YORK — A storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds could lead to flooding and power outages Wednesday, especially on Long Island.
PSEG Long Island says the area could see up to 3 inches of rain, and winds could blow up to 60 mph — strong enough to topple trees and bring down branches or wires. Crews are carefully monitoring the storm and preparing for potential impacts.
In the Village of Hempstead, officials asked residents to report clogged drains in an effort to prevent flooding. Officials also say to anchor down outdoor holiday decorations, like inflatables.
“Winds are definitely starting to pick up out here, we’ve got a couple of drizzles, and the afternoon is shaping up to be a difficult day,” Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin told CBS News New York around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. “So we have the team at force anticipating a lot of trees down on these roadways, and we’re trying to clean up any of these leaves that are blocking sewers right now.”…