Rain, flooding expected for evening rush NBC New York [Video]

Heavy rain overspread the New York City area Wednesday evening, complicating a sloppy evening rush with flash flooding, ponding on roadways and transit delays.

Showers returned to the region by the late afternoon, moving up from the south just after midday. The steadiest, heaviest rain started just ahead of the evening commute.

There is potential for widespread minor flooding, with some areas possibly seeing more significant flooding. Minor river flooding is also possible in the next day or so.

New York City issued a travel advisory for Wednesday into Thursday, as some flood-prone roads may become impassable during the evening commute. The primary flood threat is set to end around midnight, though residual flooding is possible through the morning, the city’s Emergency Management Department said.

A flood watch has been issued for a swath of the tri-state area from 1 p.m. Wednesday until 6 a.m. Thursday. The biggest flooding risk is for areas east of NYC, on Long …