"New Jersey Declares State of Emergency as Torrential Downpours Trigger Flooding and Power Outages"

Torrential downpours in the Tri-State Area have caused flash flooding, power outages, and airport delays, leading Governor Phil Murphy to declare a State of Emergency in New Jersey. Severe storms and flooding have also affected Westchester and parts of New York, with a tornado warning issued for Philadelphia and Montgomery County. The recent storms come as communities in Orange and Rockland counties are still recovering from flooding that occurred a week ago.