NYC Flooded by Powerful Storm: Flights Canceled, Highways Blocked, Thousands Without Power

NYC Battered by Powerful Storm

A powerful storm, likely exacerbated by Tropical Storm Debby, swept through the New York City region on Tuesday, causing widespread flooding, flight cancellations, and power outages.

Flooding Chaos:

• Highways were flooded, including major thoroughfares. Videos captured cars navigating submerged roads.
• An apartment building staircase in the Bronx was flooded, and a car got stuck on an expressway.
• Officials warn of potential flash flooding from Friday to Saturday morning.

Flight Cancellations and Power Outages:

• All inbound flights to LaGuardia and JFK were held at their origin for several hours.
• Hundreds of flights were canceled at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark Liberty International Airport.
• Over 25,000 power outages were reported in New Jersey.

City Responds:

• The city’s emergency management department responded to flooding across the region, including on seven major highways.
• The city’s tow truck task force removed 35 stuck vehicles.
• City officials received hundreds of reports of downed trees and were still addressing them on Wednesday.

Experts Blame Cold Front and Moist Air:

• The storm was primarily caused by a cold front meeting a mass of moist air over the region.
• Tropical Storm Debby likely worsened the weather conditions.

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