Torrential rains and strong ocean currents have wreaked havoc in recent days, causing flight cancellations and flooded roads in New York City on Sunday.
Heavy rains flooded railroads and roads from New York to Philadelphia on Sunday, stranding travelers along the East Coast. According to ABC6 and the New York Police DepartmentNew York Police DepartmentBeaches across New Jersey were closed due to thunderstorms, and lifeguards reportedly had to make at least 17 rescues on Sunday due to strong rip currents.
New York City experienced “major flooding,” with rising waters causing standing water and complete road closures in parts of Manhattan, the Bronx and Queens. image Footage shared on social media showed the 86th Street tunnel turning into a river, while other footage showed water pouring into it. Underground railway stations and Chelsea Market.
Great flood!
Please avoid crossing 86th Street. pic.twitter.com/j5Z7OSE202
— NYPD Central Park (@NYPDCentralPark) August 19, 2024
New York Flood pic.twitter.com/Z7F5V5i4h5
— Walks&WallStreet (@WalksWallstreet) August 18, 2024
Chelsea Market in New York City floods #new york #storm pic.twitter.com/D3Qt3vuWY3
— Haley Morgan Ryger (@hmryger) August 18, 2024
Flight disruptions occurred at LaGuardia and Newark Liberty International Airports throughout Sunday, and the New York Police Department warned that similar disruptions could occur at JFK Airport, the New York Post reported. ReportedAs much as five inches of rain fell across the tri-state area, with Central Park seeing one inch of rain.
Similar figures were reported in Ontario, Canada. picture Tourists are seen trying to drive through flooded roads. (Related: The trailer for 'Twisters IRL' will stop time around you)
In Connecticut, flash flooding made some areas look like something out of an apocalyptic movie. Share Video posted on social media showed the moment a man rescued an amputee and his dog who were trapped in a car after waters threatened to rise above the roof.
Motorists near Toronto Pearson International Airport drove through floodwaters after about five inches of rain fell on Saturday.
Remember: turn around, don't drown. pic.twitter.com/vrDLLWwL6K
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) August 18, 2024
Man rescues amputee driver and dog stranded in Connecticut floodwaters. pic.twitter.com/qcO8LpDJq3
— ABC News (@ABC) August 19, 2024
Further south, a deadly storm ripped through Alabama on Saturday, with high winds causing devastating damage to a festival in Hillsboro. According to In a response to a Twitter post, wind speeds topped 70 mph and hail the size of ping pong balls fell, Fox 13 reported. Reported.
Severe thunderstorm watches were issued for the state, as well as Georgia and the Carolinas. Expert The severe weather is thought to have likely been caused by Hurricane Ernesto, which is stationary off the northeast coast at the time of writing. According to National Hurricane Center (NHC) and The New York Times. (Related: If you think close-up footage of a tornado is scary, wait until you see what happens next…)
picture Share On social media show At least one iconic coastal home in Rodanthe, North Carolina, has been engulfed by the waves.
🚨#breaking news: Watch as a powerful storm hits an outdoor festival, sending bounce houses flying into the air and festival-goers fleeing for their lives
📌 Japanese#Hillsboro | #Alabama⁰
Check out this intense video of the severe storm that hit Hillsboro, Alabama this afternoon, with several festival-goers… pic.twitter.com/POd5AUZPeI— RAWSALERTS (@rawsalerts) August 17, 2024
Incredible video shows devastation as homes slide into the ocean, as waves from Hurricane Ernesto devastate the coastline.
Rodanthe, North Carolina, is 300 miles from the storm, but its effects were felt in this coastal community.
Climate change is affecting… pic.twitter.com/3TKSw3wqen
— Brand With Bates (@brandbates) August 18, 2024
A home collapsed into the ocean in Rodanthe, North Carolina, during the storm surge caused by Hurricane Ernesto. pic.twitter.com/chcx6uN0Ew
— T_CAS Video (@tecas2000) August 17, 2024
As of Monday morning, Ernesto had strengthened, causing hazardous coastal conditions along the East Coast and into Canada, the NHC said. forecastAlways check the local weather forecast before leaving home.
