Flash Flood in New York, New Jersey: Nearly 50 million inhabitants across the Central Attorney and Northeast United States are now under the flood clock because intense storms sweep in the region. States from Washington, DC to Boston are preparing for severe collisions, lightning floods and severe travel disturbances.
The National Meteorological Service warned that the storm system could release several rounds of torrential rain and thunderstorms, which significantly increased the risk of life -threatening lightning floods, especially in urban areas and low -laid neighborhoods.
NY mayor declares an emergency
The mayor of New York Eric Adams announced a local emergency, effective until 8:00, due to dangerous precipitation and urban floods. The mayor urged the inhabitants – especially those who live in basement flats – to immediately evacuate higher floors.
“Don’t go. The roads are floods and crews react,” Adams said on X.
“If you live in the basement and have not moved to higher soil, move right away,” he added.
Officials urges the New Yorkers to stay in place if they already in a safe place and avoid unnecessary travel to Thursday evening until Friday.
Emergency status in New Jersey
In anticipation of serious weather, the reigning Governor in New Jersey Talesha Way previously declared an emergency for the state that on Thursday on Thursday at 14:00. The statement comes in the middle of fears of floods, strong thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and gusty winds.
“Starting this afternoon, we expect heavy thunderstorms to bring heavy rainfall and damage wind impacts with the potential of lightning flooding throughout the state,” Way said. “I invite all New Jerseyans to stay on the alert, watch all security protocols and watch the right channels throughout these storms. The inhabitants should stay off the roads and inside, unless it is necessary.”
Ground stops released at Baltimore and DC airports
Heavy thunderstorms launched ground stops at two main airports in the region: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stopped all flight activities at both airports until at least 18:00 et.
Before the Earth’s stop:
DCA faced the incoming delay of the diameter within four hours and an outgoing delay approaching two hours.
BWI departures were delayed by more than an hour, expecting further disturbances when the storm moved north.
New York, New Jersey, Washington and Philadelphia airports showed significant delays and cancellations related to the weather.
Metro station in New York under the threat of floods
Since the precipitation rate potentially exceeding 1.75 inches per hour, the aging New York City sewer system can be able to cope, representing a serious flood threat to the metro station.
Communications are asked to use caution and plan to delay or suspend services.
Only two weeks ago, dramatic images spread by water are poured into tunnels and metro platforms and emphasizes how quickly the city’s infrastructure can be amazed.
Lightning Floods in New York
The National Meteorological Service (NWS) released flood warnings for large parts of New York, including Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staren Island. Defolations between 1 and 3 inches are expected to create fast urban floods, especially in areas with poor drainage.
The basement of the basement is again asked to evacuate to the upper floors, and motorists are invited to avoid submerged roads, underpass and highways.
Road closed in New York
Several key roads in New York are now closed due to floods and further closure is expected as soon as it is rain.
According to the coercive bodies, the Clearview motorway in Queens was immersed in both directions after more vehicles were immersed. In addition, the Rail Road Long Island Rail Road has hung up a service on one of its busiest commuting lines during the top evening and many stuck.
The city officials recommended all residents to avoid irrelevant travel by Friday afternoon, especially in the neighborhoods susceptible to floods.
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