A flash flood warning is in effect for Hicksville, Huntington Station and Queens until 7:30 p.m., the National Weather Service said on Tuesday afternoon in a social media post.

The warning said an area with a population of 1,238,630, nine hospitals and 253 schools faces "potential exposure."

People in the area are urged to "move immediately to higher ground!"

Gregg Sarra sounds off on football quarterfinals, Michael Sicoli has a breakdown of the Long Island soccer playoffs and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week. Credit: Newsday

Sarra Sounds Off: Football and soccer playoffs, plus plays of the week Gregg Sarra sounds off on football quarterfinals, Michael Sicoli has a breakdown of the Long Island soccer playoffs and Jared Valluzzi has the plays of the week.

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