Flash flood warnings across NYC and N.J.
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A heat advisory is in effect for the New York City area Wednesday and Thursday, with feels-like temperatures expected to exceed 100 degrees as more storms threaten the forecast. Air quality is also a concern for vulnerable groups.
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FOX 5 New York on MSNNYC storm, flash flooding threat grows amid possible heat wave this weekNYC could be in play for another heat wave this week, with the potential for more heavy rain, storms and flash flooding due to the hot and humid conditions.
A heat advisory​ takes effect today for much of the NYC area. Plus, a flood watch has been issued for northwestern parts of New Jersey.
At 9:57 a.m. on Monday, the National Weather Service reported an air quality alert in effect until 10 p.m. for Oneida, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Tompkins, Madison and Cortland counties.
The National Weather Service has issued a potential heat advisory for Staten Island, with heat indices expected to reach dangerous levels between 95 and 105 degrees Fahrenheit over the next two days. Residents are advised to prepare for extreme heat conditions and take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
NYC faces hazardous heat conditions with high temperatures and health risks, as per National Weather Service warnings.
On Monday at 10:07 a.m. an air quality alert was reported by the National Weather Service in effect until Tuesday at midnight for much of Upstate New York, including the Syracuse area.
Flash flooding alerts were sent in New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., due to storms that also hit New York City.
The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for New York City and the wider region, with entire streets and the subway system under water