Flash flood warnings issued for parts of New York City and Northeast as heat wave breaks
Summary
A heat wave in New York City and the Northeast ended as heavy rain and storms caused flash floods and power outages. Officials in New Jersey are investigating about 25 possible heat-related deaths, and emergency warnings urged residents to seek safety from rising water.Key Facts
- Flash flood warnings were issued for parts of New York, Philadelphia, and New Jersey on Monday.
- A heat dome caused extremely high temperatures last week, with New York’s LaGuardia Airport reaching 104°F (40°C).
- Low nighttime temperatures stayed near 80°F (27°C), offering little relief from the heat.
- New Jersey is investigating around 25 deaths that may be linked to the heat, involving people aged 30s to 80s.
- People were found dead outdoors or in homes without air conditioning in New Jersey.
- Officials urged people living in basement apartments to leave immediately if water was rising.
- About 450,000 people lost power due to storms that moved from Michigan to the East Coast.
- Cooling centers and pools were made available by New York City to help residents deal with the heat.
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