Tri-State braces for severe storms with floods and potential tornadoes

A line of strong thunderstorms is sweeping through the NYC metro area and New Jersey, bringing heavy rain, flash flood warnings, and road closures. A tornado watch covers multiple NJ counties and parts of NY, with reports of subway and street flooding; officials urge residents to seek shelter and monitor updates as damaging winds, hail, and isolated tornadoes remain possible through the afternoon and evening, while air quality may improve once the rain passes.