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Torrential rain and flash flooding led to dramatic rescues in New Jersey as Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency.
New York and New Jersey hit by torrential rain and flash floods, forcing highway closures, suspending subway lines and flight delays.
Heavy rain has swept across parts of the Northeast, inundating sections of New York and New Jersey with flash flooding that stranded vehicles in roadways, closed subway lines and led to the declaration of a state of emergency.
Heavy rains during the evening brought flooding, road closures and power outages throughout New Jersey, which is under a state of emergency.
A flash flood warning was in effect in New York City until 9:45 p.m., and New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency. Middlesex, Morris and Somerset counties remained under a flood warning until 7:15 a.m. Tuesday.
Governor Phil Murphy issued a state of emergency, calling on residents to avoid unnecessary travel and to stay indoors.
Forecasters warned more rain and flash flood risk is expected on July 15 after storms flooded out roads the day before.
Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency Monday night as flash flooding across the northern section of New Jersey caused severe trouble. Murphy asked residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. “I am declaring a State of Emergency given flash flooding and high levels of rainfall in parts of the state,” he said.
Shocked commuters on the 1, 2, 3 line looked on as flash flooding gushed into 28th street station in Manhattan.
Parts of New York City and Northern New Jersey were inundated on Monday night as widespread thunderstorms moved through.
Heavy rain on Monday flooded parts of New Jersey, including NJ Turnpike and New Providence, with videos showing streets completely submerged.