Flash flood watch

The strong low pressure system is expected to produce rainfall totals of 2 to 5 inches, with locally higher amounts are possible, the National Weather Service said in a statement. A coastal flood advisory is in effect through 8 p.m. and a wind advisory is in effect from 6 p.m. through noon tomorrow.

A rapidly developing low pressure system south of Long Island produce heavy rainfall across the region late tonight and tomorrow, with the potential for strong winds tomorrow.

It will be a soggy back-to-school for Riverhead students Thursday morning, as the remnants of Ida are expected to bring widespread rainfall of three to four inches across the area from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.

Periods of heavy rain, combined with excessive runoff may lead to flooding of urban and poor drainage areas, the National Weather Service said.

A total of 1.25 to 2.25 inches of rainfall with locally higher amounts is possible Thursday. Strong winds with gusts of up to 50 mph are also in the forecast.