A Flood Watch has been issued for a significant portion of New York State, spanning western, central, and eastern regions. This alert, announced by the National Weather Service, will be in effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday evening. The primary concern is the anticipated heavy rainfall combined with melting snow, particularly in higher elevations like the Tug Hill and Adirondack Mountains, which is expected to cause a rapid increase in water levels in rivers and streams. The affected areas include several counties, such as Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, Livingston, Genesee, Wyoming, Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, Oneida, Herkimer, and Hamilton, as well as cities like Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Watertown, and Utica.