LIVE: Tracking first nor'easter of the season in Northeast

Syracuse, NY saw a record-breaking 2.31" of rain Tuesday knocking off the previous 1943 record of 1.51". Their monthly October average is 3.24".

With 2.44" of rain, Binghamton broke their 1978 record of .77"

Cayuga Lake in Ithaca, NY is under a Flood Warning and is currently at the moderate flood level. Lake waters are forecast to rise to major flood level Thursday.

Top Tri-State Rain Totals

St. James, NY on Long Island just reported 5.35" of rain and Park Ridge, NJ had 5.24"

Heavy rain continues to travel north. Emergency managers in Tomkins County, NY in the Finger Lakes area report home and road flooding while crews are busy in Sullivan County with multiple water rescues. Do not drive through a flooded roadway.

Peak Wind Gusts

The nor'easter continues to pound Massachusetts with Boston reporting a 52 mph wind gust. Hull's top wind gust was 77 mph.

Forecast Wind Gusts

A reporting station in Scituate, MA clocked a 68 mph wind gust while Hull reported a 77 mph. Strong and gusty winds will continue to push north into the North Shore, New Hampshire, and Maine. Boston currently has 24 mph sustained winds and is bracing for forecasted 60 to 70 mph gusts into the early morning.

Top Rain Totals

Heavy rains are tapering off through the Southern Delaware River Valley and the New York Tri-State area but flash flooding is still possible after the nor'easter dropped 5" of rain in Beach Lake, PA. Matawan, NJ had 4.25" since the start of the storm.

The Southern Tier of New York is under a Flash Flood Warning. Seneca County has declared a State of Emergency as underpasses and some urban area streets are underwater.

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NWS river monitoring gauge

A Flash Flood Emergency has been issued for Moravia, NY and Locke, NY. NWS meteorologists said record flooding is expected on the Owasco Intlet. The inlet is expected to crest around 11 feet. Residents in low-lying areas are encouraged to seek higher ground.

FOX 3D Weather Radar tracking Flood Warnings

The National Weather Service in Buffalo is warning of heavy rainS and issued flood warnings for Cayuga, Ontario and Wayne counties until 11 p.m. Meteorologists say nearly 2 inches of rain has already fallen and more is on the way.

Rainfall totals

Several inches of rain have already fallen in parts of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut and it will continue for many areas. The FOX 3D Weather Radar is still lighting up with plenty of rain to go.

I-81 northbound at the Cortland/Onondaga County line was temporarily closed at exit 14 due to flooding, according to the New York State Police.

The interstate reopened about one hour later.

The NWS has issued a flood warning for the Susquehanna River for Delaware and Chenango counties in New York.

Moderate flooding is expected from late Tuesday to early Friday morning, according to the NWS.

The flood stage for the river is 15 feet. At 3:30 p.m. Tuesday the stage was 11.2 feet.

With the nor'easter bringing heavy rainfall across the northeast it's a good time to stay off the roads but if you are driving, read below why you should not use cruise control in heavy rain.

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Ron Murphy in Apalachin, New York recorded this video Tuesday of the rising creek waters.

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for areas in central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.

Delaware County, Otsego County, Sullivan County in New York and Pike County and Wayne County in northeastern Pennsylvania are under flood warnings until 6:30 p.m. ET.

For flood warnings, you need to keep a close eye on water levels in your area and move to higher ground if those levels start to increase.

The Sullivan County Democrat reports at least two calls for water rescues have been made Tuesday to emergency services. The video above shows high water levels on Callicoon Creek.

Rhode Island’s Emergency Management Agency is warning residents that some roads may become impassable Tuesday night because of flash flooding.

The area could receive about 4 inches of rain from the nor’easter.

Video from New York City shows a flooded street in Brooklyn.

Several inches of rain can be expected in the area as the season's first nor'easter moves through.

A flash flood warning has been issued for Auburn, Cortland and Manlius New York until 6:30 p.m.

A flood advisory has been issued for Albany, New York.

It’s in effect until 5:30 p.m.

The Department of Public Safety in Newark, New Jersey, are advising drivers to avoid several areas because of the risk for flooding Tuesday.

Crews are on the scene of a flooded road in New York state.

Route 20 is closed in Lafayette.

Drivers are urged to avoid the area and find an alternate route.

Northbound lanes are closed at Ashford Avenue in Ardsley to Route 119 in Elmsford.

A flash flood warning remains in effect for Monticello, Liberty and South Fallsburg, New York until 4:15 p.m.

A Flood Advisory has been issued for Chenango, Madison, Oneida counties in New York until 4:30 p.m.

Heavy rain continues to impact the Saw Mill River Parkway in several locations in New York.

Avoid the area and find alternate routes.

The National Weather Service released a list of rain totals through 1 p.m.

Central Park picked up nearly 3 inches of rain.

Newark Airport received more than 3 inches of rain.

LaGuardia Airport received 2.15 inches of rain.

Video posted to twitter on Tuesday show cars driving over flooded roads in Piscataway, New Jersey. 

Boston Mayor Kim Janey is urging people to stay off the roads and use public transportation.

Boston residents are also urged to tie down anything outside that’s not permanently fixed down and to clear catch basins of debris and leaves.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning valid until 3:45 p.m. Eastern time for western Delaware, southwestern Otsego and southwestern Sullivan counties in New York and Pike and Wayne counties in Pennsylvania.

Flooded roads have been reported by local law enforcement in several locations across the area, especially along Callicoon Creek, according to the NWS.

Between 2.5 and 3 inches of rain has already fallen, and moderate to heavy rain will continue into this afternoon, the NWS said.

The National Weather Service reported a vehicle was in the river near Kenoza Lake in Sullivan County, New York.

Roads in the area have been closed because of the flooding.

Wasser Way and Sturgis Road near the Government Center in Monticello are closed due to flooding.

Drivers are urged to avoid flooded roads and find an alternate route.

Strong winds in Connecticut have uprooted trees, knocking them down onto power lines.

Eversource is working to repair damage like this across the state, the utility company said on Twitter.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone declared a state of emergency for the county as the nor’easter continues to bring heavy rain and strong winds to eastern Long Island.

"Residents should stay alert, as this storm is far from over," Bellone said on Twitter.

National Grid has prepositioned 2,400 field-based crews to respond to any power outages caused by the nor’easter.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning valid until 4:15 p.m. Eastern time for Northampton, Monroe and eastern Carbon counties in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Doppler radar indicated periods of moderate to heavy rain across the area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen so far, with an additional inch or two possible though the day, according to the NWS.

Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the warned area, the NWS said.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning valid until 6:15 p.m. Eastern time for Greene and Ulster counties in east-central New York.

Doppler radar has indicated heavy rain over this area. Flooding of small streams, low-lying areas and poor-drainage locations is expected to begin shortly in the warned area, according to the NWS.

Between 2 and 3 inches of rain has already fallen, and an additional 1 to 2 inches is expected in the area, the NWS said.

The main campus tents used for testing at Boston's Northeastern University will be closed through Wednesday due to the anticipated heavy rain and strong winds.

The tent outside of Cabot Testing Center is the only one that will remain open during the storm.

Nor'easter impacts: Dangerous winds to pickup overnight

The first nor'easter of the year will impact New Jersey to New England into Wednesday evening with high wind gusts up to 70 mph causing power outages and making travel dangerous.

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Wind gusts of up to 70 mph could create dangerous driving conditions and widespread power outages by the time the region’s first nor’easter of the season winds down Wednesday.

Because of the incoming nor’easter, operations could be affect at Boston’s Logan International Airport.

Passengers are advised to check with airlines before heading to the airport in ycase there are delays/cancellations.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning valid until 2:45 p.m. Eastern time for Delaware and Sullivan counties in New York's Catskill Mountains.

Flooded roads in several locations were starting to be reported across the area by local law enforcement, according to the NWS.

Between 2.5 and 3 inches of rain has already fallen, and the NWS says moderate to heavy rain will continue into this afternoon.

Some areas of New Jersey have already seen several inches of rain from this nor'easter, and more could fall before the storm winds down.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning valid until 1:15 p.m. Eastern time for Delaware and Otsego counties in New York's Southern Tier.

Radar is estimating 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain has already fallen, and moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to continue in this area into early afternoon.

Flash flooding is ongoing or likely to begin shortly, the NWS said.

Mount Kisco, New York, in Westchester County, received 4.46 inches of rain as of about 11 a.m. Tuesday morning.

Numerous other locations in northeastern New Jersey and the lower Hudson Valley have also picked up more than 4 inches of rain so far.

Click here for a complete list of rainfall totals in the New York City tri-state area.

Because of the high winds in the New York City area, police have implemented a soft ban on empty cargo vehicles on several bridges in the area.

A state of emergency was declared in New Jersey. People are advised to stay off the roads, don’t drive into flooded areas and stay away from downed power lines.

Make sure electronic devices are charged in case of power outages.

Steps to stay safe as potentially powerful nor'easter hammers East Coast

State of emergencies have been issued for both New York and New Jersey, in addition to several flash flood warnings and watches, as the first nor'easter of the season arrives.

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Strong wind, heavy rain and flooding are expected as a potentially powerful nor’easter makes its way across the Northeast Tuesday into Wednesday.

The National Weather Service is forecasting moderate flooding for the Millstone River at Blackwells Mills, New Jersey.

Minor flooding is predicted along the Raritan River at Manville and Boundbrook, New Jersey.

Fox Weather Multimedia Journalist Katie Byrne is reporting from the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management as the area prepares for the season’s first nor’easter.

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NJ, NY issues state of emergencies ahead of nor’easter

Officials in the Northeast are preparing for the first nor’easter of the season, which is expected to hit the region beginning Monday night.

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul have declared a state of emergency in their states as a nor’easter moves into the area.

Explaining flood alerts issued by National Weather Service

Flooding is one of the top weather-related killers in the U.S. each year.

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Knowing the differences between all the flood-related alerts that are issued by the National Weather Service can help keep you safe in the event waters start to rise.

John F. Kennedy Airport in New York City announced there may be flight disruptions Tuesday as a nor’easter impacts the area.

Travelers are reminded to check with airlines before heading to the airport.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is joined by other officials to provide updates on the region’s first nor’easter of the season.

The National Weather Service posted a satellite loop of the developing nor’easter spinning off the coast Tuesday morning.

THe first nor'easter of the season will bring heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to the Northeast on Tuesday.

Heavy rain, damaging winds and flooding are expected across the Northeast Tuesday as the region gets hit with the first nor'easter of the season.

The National Weather Service says 1-3 inches of rain has already fallen across the area with locally higher amounts.

The Flash Flood Warning issued for Newark, Jersey City and Paterson, New Jersey has been extended until 10:30 a.m.

Ferry service in Salem, Massachusetts has been canceled in advance of a nor’easter that’s expected to impact the area Tuesday.

Water covers roads in Forest Hills, Queens in New York City. Flooding is a concern as the area gets hit with the first nor'easter of the season.

A flash flood warning is in effect for Newark, Jersey City and Paterson, New Jersey until 9:30 a.m.

The Saw Mill River Parkway is closed northbound at the Taconic Parkway Ramp because of flooding at Marble Avenue.

The ramp from the Taconic Parkway to the Saw Mill Parkway northbound will be closed. x

Southbound is still open.

Water has started leaking into subway stations in New York City as the region’s first nor’easter of the season brings heavy rain and strong winds to the area.

NY State Police say the Taconic State Parkway is closed in both directions between Commerce Street and Stevens Avenue in Mount Pleasant due to flooding.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a state of emergency for parts of New York as the region’s first nor’easter of the season gets underway.

She’s advising people not to drive in flooded areas and avoid all downed power lines.

First nor'easter of season to lash Northeast coast with high winds, heavy rain and flooding

States of emergency have been declared in New Jersey and New York as the Northeast prepares for potential damage and flooding created by the nor'easter.

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The region's first nor'easter of the season will bring high winds, heavy rain and flooding to areas from New Jersey to New England on Tuesday.