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Economic Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Economic Times
Storms lash US Northeast: Flash flood warnings in New York City, New Jersey declares state of emergency
Heavy rain pounded the US Northeast on Monday, triggering flash flood warnings across New York City and forcing New Jersey to declare a state of emergency. The deluge led to rising water levels that disrupted roads, airports, and public transport, according to NBC News. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued flash flood warnings for all five boroughs of New York Jersey governor Phil Murphy announced a state of emergency 'given flash flooding and high levels of rainfall in parts of the state.' He urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. In New York, basement apartment residents were asked to prepare to evacuate at short notice. 'If you live in a basement apartment, stay alert. Flash flooding can happen with little warning, including overnight,' New York City emergency management said on X. 'Keep a phone, flashlight, and Go Bag nearby. Be ready to move to higher ground.' Rainfall totals reached nearly 1.7 inches in parts of Staten Island and 1.5 inches in Manhattan's Chelsea neighbourhood by 7:30 pm, and more rain was expected overnight. The NWS warned that rain could fall at rates of up to 2 to 3 inches per hour, with some areas receiving up to 6 inches in was severely affected. LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports reported delays and disruptions, while John F. Kennedy Airport warned of potential issues. Substantial flooding shut down sections of major York City Transit reported flooding at subway stations in Queens. Train lines were severely disrupted, and the Staten Island Railway suspended service in both directions in the southern part of the borough due to high water New Jersey, video from social media showed residents wading through knee-deep water. County officials said water rescue equipment had been deployed. In Metuchen, widespread flooding forced road closures and police were seen helping stranded heavy rainfall was caused by a slow-moving storm system combined with unusually humid and hot air, reports New York Times. Joseph Wegman from the weather prediction center explained that 'one storm will follow another, after another,' overwhelming areas unable to absorb so much water in a short Monday evening, flash flood watches stretched from North Carolina to New York. The NWS gave the Interstate 95 corridor from Washington, DC, to northern New Jersey a Level 3 out of 4 risk rating for flash flooding through Tuesday morning. On Tuesday, the system is expected to move south, increasing the flood risk for regions from northwestern North Carolina to southern New Jersey, including Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. 'It's very possible some areas will have a worse day on Tuesday than Monday,' said Wegman.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Climate
- Daily Mirror
New York flash flooding alert as thunderstorm batters city and subway system
The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for New York City and the wider region, with entire streets and the subway system under water Storm and flash flood alerts have been sounded across New York City and the broader northeast, as sudden torrential rain has led to rapidly rising water levels in the region. Whole streets are already under water due to the slow-moving thunderstorm, with areas west of the Hudson River experiencing some of the most frequent flash floods. The National Weather Service predicts up to five inches of rain to drench the region within hours, with New York City bearing the brunt of the downpour until around midnight. Footage from the city's underground system shows murky floodwater cascading onto platforms and, in some instances, through the subway carriages themselves, causing panic among New Yorkers trying to avoid the inundation. Ground stops have also been implemented at major transport hubs like JFK and La Guardia, resulting in lengthy queues snaking around the airports with planes sitting on the tarmac for over six hours. The flooding has also severely impacted parts of the wider state, with the Bronx River Parkway in White Plains completely submerged, along with several vehicles. These distressing scenes of more communities underwater and 80 million people on flood alert come amidst raging wildfires in other parts of the country, including a blaze ripping through the Grand Canyon. In Rockland County, New York state, NBC reports that a woman required rescue from her motor after sudden deluges left her stranded on Van Orden Avenue in Spring Valley. Neighbouring roads witnessed floodwaters reaching two feet as the afternoon torrents persisted well into the evening. The National Weather Service has issued warnings that "life-threatening flooding" is probable across sections of New Jersey, with western Union County anticipated to bear the brunt of the deluge. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has announced a State of Emergency following the abrupt flash flooding, which has delivered "high levels of rainfall" throughout the state. He implored locals: "Please stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Stay safe, New Jersey." The abrupt deluges, which have triggered floods and thunderstorms stretching from the Ohio Valley to the Atlantic Coast, stem from a sluggish weather pattern intensified by the "presence of unusually hot and humid air," The New York Times reports. Joseph Wegman, a forecaster at the Weather Prediction Center, explained: "The concern is one storm will follow another, after another, and multiple rounds over areas that can't handle that much rain, all falling in a short amount of time." Precipitation across New York City is anticipated to persist for several hours until midnight on Monday, with the fiercest conditions battering the region between 7pm and 9pm. The weather front is forecast to drift southward overnight, with North Carolina next in its path.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Rains and storms batter parts of US: Flash flood warning issued across New York City; state of emergency declared in New Jersey
Heavy rain lashed large parts of the US Northeast on Monday, triggering flash flood warnings across New York City and prompting New Jersey to declare a state of emergency. Rising water levels disrupted roads, airports, and public transport services, reports NBC news. All five boroughs of New York City were placed under a flash flood warning by the national weather service (NWS) on Monday. New Jersey governor Phil Murphy announced a state of emergency 'given flash flooding and high levels of rainfall in parts of the state.' He urged residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. In New York, basement apartment residents were asked to prepare to evacuate at short notice. 'If you live in a basement apartment, stay alert. Flash flooding can happen with little warning, including overnight,' New York City emergency management said on X. 'Keep a phone, flashlight, and Go Bag nearby. Be ready to move to higher ground.' Airports, roads and railways hit Rainfall totals reached nearly 1.7 inches in parts of Staten Island and 1.5 inches in Manhattan's Chelsea neighbourhood by 7:30 pm, and more rain was expected overnight. The NWS warned that rain could fall at rates of up to 2 to 3 inches per hour, with some areas receiving up to 6 inches in total. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Memory Health Learn More Undo Transport was severely affected. LaGuardia and Newark Liberty airports reported delays and disruptions, while John F. Kennedy Airport warned of potential issues. Substantial flooding shut down sections of major roads. New York City Transit reported flooding at subway stations in Queens. Train lines were severely disrupted, and the Staten Island Railway suspended service in both directions in the southern part of the borough due to high water levels. In New Jersey, video from social media showed residents wading through knee-deep water. County officials said water rescue equipment had been deployed. In Metuchen, widespread flooding forced road closures and police were seen helping stranded drivers. 'One storm will follow another, after another' The heavy rainfall was caused by a slow-moving storm system combined with unusually humid and hot air, reports New York Times. Joseph Wegman from the weather prediction center explained that 'one storm will follow another, after another,' overwhelming areas unable to absorb so much water in a short period. By Monday evening, flash flood watches stretched from North Carolina to New York. The NWS gave the Interstate 95 corridor from Washington, DC, to northern New Jersey a Level 3 out of 4 risk rating for flash flooding through Tuesday morning. On Tuesday, the system is expected to move south, increasing the flood risk for regions from northwestern North Carolina to southern New Jersey, including Washington, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. 'It's very possible some areas will have a worse day on Tuesday than Monday,' said Wegman.
New York Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- New York Times
Heavy Rains Head Toward East Coast, Bringing Threat of Flooding to New York
A large swath of the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast was under threat of flash flooding on Monday as a sluggish storm moved east, unleashing showers and thunderstorms from the Ohio Valley to the East Coast. Forecasters said the system's slow speed and the presence of unusually hot and humid air were contributing to the high flood risk, particularly along the Interstate 95 corridor from Washington, D.C., to northern New Jersey. 'The concern is one storm will follow another, after another, and multiple rounds over areas that can't handle that much rain, all falling in a short amount of time,' said Joseph Wegman, a meteorologist with the Weather Prediction Center. The heaviest rainfall and the most widespread thunderstorms are expected to develop from Northern Virginia through southern New England in the afternoon. The Weather Prediction Center has issued a 'moderate' (Level 3 out of 4) risk for flash flooding in that corridor through Tuesday morning. Rainfall rates could reach two to three inches per hour in some areas, with widespread totals of two to four inches and isolated areas nearing six inches. In the New York City area, the National Weather Service warned of 'scattered instances of flash flooding," and issued a Level 2 out of 4 risk for flash flooding on Monday. The highest threat for flooding was in New Jersey, just west of the Hudson River. In some parts of the region, up to three inches of rainfall per hour was possible. Mr. Wegman said any storms in the city would most likely come later in the evening, between 7 and 9 p.m. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
