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New Yorkers, brace yourselves. Rainy days ahead

Source: REUTERS

It has been a dismal week in New York with relentless, heavy rain, unseasonable cold and 60mph wind gusts – soggy conditions that residents should expect a lot more of in future.

“There are no vibes,” wailed New York Metro Weather, a site offering “hype free” forecasts. “Wednesday’s Weather Rating: 0/10.”

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch on Wednesday for, Long Island and northeast New Jersey due to the increased rainfall along with a high wind warning. Waterfronts and shorelines were also subject to a coastal flood advisory.

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