Tropical Storm Elsa has reached the New York area with heavy rains until at least 9 a.m.
A flash flood warning is in effect until noon.
“There is a flash flood alert in effect until noon today as we expect the rain and wind to stop later this morning,” the city said in a message on twitter.
“Afterwards it will be sunny and hot, with a feeling of up to 90 degrees, and then there will be major thunderstorms tonight. Stay safe!” The message adds.
There is a Flash Flood Watch in effect until noon today as we expect the rain and wind to stop later this morning. Afterwards it will be sunny and hot, feeling like up to 90 degrees, and then there will be significant thunderstorms this evening. Stay safe! pic.twitter.com/dod7uom9vi
— NYC Mayor’s Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) July 9, 2021
The National Weather Service, for its part, also warned: “Heavy rains are creating dangerous travel conditions throughout the Tri-State area as the #Elsa core passes through the region during the next few hours.
“Stay alert for flooded roads and never drive through floodwaters!” The message adds.
Heavy rain is creating hazardous travel conditions across the Tri-State as the core of #Elsa passes through the region over the next several hours.
Stay alert for flooded roadways and never drive through flood waters!
Share your storm reports with us by tagging @NWSNewYorkNY pic.twitter.com/D34qTbvJki
– NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) July 9, 2021
Scattered flooding is expected on streets and highways, with little or no wind problems. Up to 3 inches of rain could fall on the city.
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Another weather service in the city also warned of rains for Friday and recalled not to drive over flooded areas.
Very heavy rains from #Elsa are now moving into the NYC metro area. Flash flooding is possible again. Do not attempt to drive through flood waters! #nywx #njwx pic.twitter.com/ipSITiZ4vX
— New York Metro Weather (@nymetrowx) July 9, 2021
Thursday’s storm brought heavy rain that caused flooding in several areas of the city, affecting streets, highways and subway stations.
The chaos was such at times on Thursday afternoon and early at night that several political figures – and much of the public – posted videos on social networks with images of flooded streets and / or subway stations.
“This is insane. @NYGovCuomo has refused to act and has chosen to participate in small political squabbles with @NYCMayor. Ultimately, he is responsible for the subway. And the New York State legislature must hold him accountable. So, @NYSenate @CarlHeastie, what is the plan? “Melissa Mark Viverito, former president of the city council, wrote for the case in a message on twitter.
This is insane. @NYGovCuomo has refused to act & has chosen to engage in petty politics with @NYCMayor instead. He ultimately is responsible for the subways. And the NYS legislature needs to hold him accountable. So, @NYSenate @CarlHeastie what is the plan? https://t.co/YWnjUkDOEl
– Melissa Mark-Viverito (@MMViverito) July 9, 2021
State Senator Jessica Ramos posted another message on twitter also criticizing Governor Cuomo for what happened to the now-famous train station on 157th Street – partially flooded.
Our governor is just terrible. https://t.co/MHjQG4guIg
— Jessica Ramos (@jessicaramos) July 9, 2021
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