Severe storms eye NYC area Friday PM after dangerous heat; damaging wind likely
Briefly

The tri-state area is experiencing extreme heat, with feels-like temperatures nearing 110 degrees in parts of New Jersey. A cold front is expected to bring storms from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., impacting peak commuting hours in NYC. Heavy rainfall and damaging winds pose significant concerns, leading to potential flooding in streets, highways, and subway stations. Preparation efforts by city officials include cleaning catch basins to mitigate flooding issues, recalling recent heavy rainfall incidents that caused major flooding in transit areas.
Extreme heat returned to the tri-state area with temperatures reaching feels-like levels near 110 degrees in parts of New Jersey as the area prepares for storms.
An approaching cold front will bring storms from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., affecting the NYC metro area during peak commuting hours.
Heavy rainfall and damaging wind gusts are primary concerns, possibly causing flooding in streets and underpasses amid the evening rush.
Officials have cleaned catch basins and removed litter, anticipating severe rainfall that previously turned subway stations into lakes.
Read at NBC New York
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