New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to declare a state of emergency for much of metropolitan New York City, with heavy rains and flash floods expected to drench the region this afternoon and Friday morning.

New York, Bronx, Delaware, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties are expected to be a part of this emergency declaration.

“I am urging all New Yorkers to stay vigilant, stay informed, and use caution as we expect excessive rainfall with the potential for flash flooding,” Hochul said in a statement.

“State agencies are on standby for heavy downpours and localized flooding and will be monitoring the situation in real-time to ensure the safety of all New Yorkers in the path of the storm.”