Weather tracker: flash floods in New York and a heat dome in Europe
Summary
New York City experienced flash floods after heavy rain overwhelmed the city's old sewer system, causing road closures and power outages. At the same time, western Europe is facing an early heatwave with temperatures much higher than usual, breaking records in some areas.Key Facts
- Brooklyn and Queens in New York City received about 2 inches (50mm) of rain in 20 minutes.
- The sewer system was overwhelmed because it can only handle about 1.75 inches of rain per hour.
- Flooding caused dangerous water levels on streets and disrupted subway services.
- More than 10,000 people lost power due to strong winds and fallen trees.
- Western Europe is experiencing a heat dome, where warm air is trapped by high pressure.
- Temperatures in May are 10-15 degrees Celsius above average in places like the UK, France, and Germany.
- France has broken its May temperature record with daily highs over 30°C, and temperatures could reach up to 38°C in the southwest.
- Spain and Portugal are having a long hot spell but have not broken their May temperature records.
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