NYC Braces for Severe Storms and Urban Flooding
TL;DR
New York City officials warn of a day of severe thunderstorms and possible urban flooding, with the National Weather Service forecasting 0.5–1.5 inches of rain across the city (up to 2.5 inches in heavier cells) and wind gusts up to 65 mph; residents should avoid floodwaters, stay informed via NOTIFYNYC, and expect clearing by Friday for a dry weekend, with highs in the low 80s.
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- Live updates: Flash floods, isolated tornadoes possible as storms eye NYC area NBC New York
- NYC Weather: NYC issues travel advisory for rain and thunderstorms Thursday ABC7 Eyewitness News
- Northeast braces for potential flooding as multiple rounds of storms move through CNN
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