Grounded flights trigger journey chaos after storms power New York City flood watch | EUROtoday

At least six East Coast airports, together with JFK, had been compelled to floor flights over storms on Monday, inflicting extreme delays and throwing vacationers’ plans into chaos.

New York City’s JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark International airports had been all beneath floor cease orders at one level on Monday night, in response to the Federal Aviation Administration, in addition to Philadelphia International, Baltimore/Washington, and Ronald Reagan Washington Airport exterior D.C.

By 8.30 p.m. native time a few of these floor stops had ended, however the FAA nonetheless reported delays of between 45 minutes and three hours.

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New York City officers urged residents to take precautions as thunderstorms within the afternoon produced heavy rain and brought on flash flooding at subway stations.

New Jersey governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency as a consequence of flash flooding and “high levels of rainfall” in elements of the state.

“Please stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. Stay safe, New Jersey,” Murphy mentioned.

Local information footage and clips shared on-line by New Yorkers confirmed automobiles stranded in deep water in Westchester County, torrents of water flowing down New York City subway station stairs, and water pouring onto subway platforms.

A flash flood warning was in impact for all 5 boroughs of town as of Monday evening.

“Heavy rain is continuing across the city, and more is expected tonight. Roads can flood quickly, especially in low-lying areas. Never walk or drive through floodwaters,” mentioned town’s emergency administration company.

“If you live in a basement apartment, stay alert. Flash flooding can happen with little warning, including overnight. Keep a phone, flashlight, and go bag nearby. Be ready to move to higher ground.

“Make sure you have more than one way to get emergency updates and that emergency alerts are enabled on your phone.”

New York City officers urged residents to take precautions in opposition to warmth and additional floods anticipated Tuesday as a consequence of “hot and humid conditions” anticipated to “approach or exceed” 100 F.