As heat wave breaks, flash flood warnings issued for parts of New York City and Northeast
Summary
A heat wave in New York City and the Northeast ended as heavy rain and storms caused flash flooding and property damage. Officials warned of dangers like rising water in basements and investigated possible heat-related deaths in New Jersey.Key Facts
- Flash flood warnings were issued for parts of New York, Philadelphia, and New Jersey due to heavy rain.
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani advised people to leave basement apartments if water levels rose.
- The roof of a BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, New Jersey, partially collapsed because of the rain.
- Two people were trapped briefly at the store but escaped unharmed.
- The heat wave brought record highs, such as 104°F (40°C) at LaGuardia Airport in New York.
- At least 29 possible heat-related deaths are being investigated in New Jersey.
- About 450,000 people across the U.S. experienced power outages due to storm damage.
- The heat dome kept nighttime temperatures high, preventing cooling during the nights last week.
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