Severe storm system pummels NYC, leaving trail of destruction in its wake. Heavy rain lashed the Big Apple on Thursday, dumping up to 2 inches of water per hour in some areas and prompting officials to issue a flash flood warning for much of the city.
Powerful winds gusted at up to 50 mph, causing chaos across the five boroughs. Road flooding snarled traffic throughout the city, with the westbound Belt Parkway closing temporarily near 65th Street in Brooklyn. The Long Island Expressway shut down for a time in Queens before reopening Thursday evening, according to city and police officials.
Subway service was severely disrupted, with trains delayed across multiple lines, including the 1, L and G. Ferry service on Staten Island was also briefly halted during the storm. At JFK and LaGuardia airports, ground stops earlier in the day caused residual flight delays into the evening.
The National Weather Service reported that Central Park saw a record-breaking 1.80 inches of rain fall, shattering the previous record set in 1917. The agency also reported 1.97 inches of rain at LaGuardia Airport, breaking its own record set in 1955.
Tragedy struck as two men died in flooded basements on Thursday afternoon, overwhelmed by torrential rain that saw no mercy to the city's drainage system. Officials urged residents to stay off flooded streets and secure outdoor items to avoid property damage.
As the storm finally begins to subside, coastal flood warnings remain in effect for southern Queens through early Friday morning, with tides expected to cause minor flooding along shoreline roads and properties. A wind advisory remains in place for all five boroughs until early Saturday, when clear but blustery weather is forecast to dominate Halloween and this weekend's New York City Marathon.
Powerful winds gusted at up to 50 mph, causing chaos across the five boroughs. Road flooding snarled traffic throughout the city, with the westbound Belt Parkway closing temporarily near 65th Street in Brooklyn. The Long Island Expressway shut down for a time in Queens before reopening Thursday evening, according to city and police officials.
Subway service was severely disrupted, with trains delayed across multiple lines, including the 1, L and G. Ferry service on Staten Island was also briefly halted during the storm. At JFK and LaGuardia airports, ground stops earlier in the day caused residual flight delays into the evening.
The National Weather Service reported that Central Park saw a record-breaking 1.80 inches of rain fall, shattering the previous record set in 1917. The agency also reported 1.97 inches of rain at LaGuardia Airport, breaking its own record set in 1955.
Tragedy struck as two men died in flooded basements on Thursday afternoon, overwhelmed by torrential rain that saw no mercy to the city's drainage system. Officials urged residents to stay off flooded streets and secure outdoor items to avoid property damage.
As the storm finally begins to subside, coastal flood warnings remain in effect for southern Queens through early Friday morning, with tides expected to cause minor flooding along shoreline roads and properties. A wind advisory remains in place for all five boroughs until early Saturday, when clear but blustery weather is forecast to dominate Halloween and this weekend's New York City Marathon.
ugh, just read about nyc getting slammed by a storm 
... 2 inches of rain per hour? that's crazy 
. poor guys who lost their lives in flooded basements, that's no joke 
. can't even imagine how chaotic it must've been for people trying to navigate the city during all that rain and wind 
. just hope everyone is safe and sound now 
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. And yeah, 1.80 inches of rain in Central Park is crazy! But seriously though, let's keep an eye on each other & support one another during these tough times 
... and maybe, just maybe, we can find some silver lining with those beautiful fall colors peeking through the clouds 
... can't believe our infrastructure can't even handle some rain... it's not like we're asking for much, just basic maintenance to prevent flooding... 2 inches of water per hour is crazy! 
what if the drainage system had been maintained properly? would've avoided all this chaos and destruction 
. and two people lost their lives because of it 
But, man, NYC is living a nightmare right now 
! Storms like these are just a reminder that nature can be super unpredictable & powerful 
. Can we just get some decent weather for once? 
terrible. And the damage to the city is just devastating. I mean, 2 inches of rain per hour? That's crazy! 
It's like the weather gods were playing a game of survival of the fittest out there.
. The record-breaking rain in Central Park is wild too - that's some crazy stuff! 
And can we talk about how beautiful Staten Island looked under water? 
It was like something out of a sci-fi movie!
. Can't believe it's already breaking records like it's going out of style 
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. and what's with all these records being broken? seems like nature's throwing shade at NYC 
. anyway, hope everyone's staying safe and dry out there 
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. Still, it's crazy how NYC can get back on its feet so quickly 
. We've seen some wild weather in the past few years, but this was somethin' else! Can't wait to see what Halloween and the marathon bring... wind advisory, here we come 
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️ omg u guys I'm actually kinda disappointed that ppl r already trashin the city after that bad storm they should b grateful that no one got hurt 
, and ferry service got halted on Staten Island 
. Road flooding is a total nightmare 
, but those coastal flood warnings are still kinda worrying 
, can't believe what happened in NYC! So many people got caught off guard by that storm 
... how are people supposed to get around during a storm like this? 
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I feel so bad for those two men who lost their lives in the flooded basements - it's just heartbreaking 
It's truly amazing to see New Yorkers being so strong and resilient in the face of disaster.
. Sending all my love and positive vibes to everyone affected by this storm 
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