New York City declares state of emergency as flash flooding leaves parts of city underwater - The Independent
Flash flooding alerts across New York area as Northeast hit with torrential rain | The Independent
Flash flooding alerts across New York area as Northeast hit with torrential rain
The New York area could see in excessive of three inches of rain in 24 hours
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Rain delayed a baseball game between the New York Mets and the Miami Marlins, Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, in New York
Torrential rainfall has heightened the threat of flash flooding in New York City and other parts of the northeast on Friday.
A severe storm lodged over the city, and parts of upstate New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, leading to widespread flood watchs and warnings.
The New York area could see in excess of three inches of rain in 24 hours.
Emergency alerts were sent to cellphones in the city at 9.30am local time from the National Weather Service.
“A FLASH FLOOD WARNING is in effect for this area until 12:30pm EDT,” it read. “This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order.”
“The potential for historic flooding tomorrow - perhaps 1-in-100 year rain event - in or around NYC is growing. Flash flooding likely,” tweeted WFLA-TV Chief Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli.
This is a developing news story and is being updated
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