Thankfully no major flooding was expected from the rain, though some ponding on roads was to be expected throughout the day, especially in low lying and poor drainage areas. Steady rainfall started to exit by the early afternoon,

Heavy rain and snow is expected across the tri-state area on Thursday, a day after City officials declared the fist drought warning in over two decades.

New York City declared its first drought warning in over 20 years. Most of the area is in severe or extreme drought.