Severe Weather: Damaging Winds, Heavy Rain, and Flooding Impacting NJ and NY

Widespread Storm Damage

• 🌳 Fallen trees have blocked roads in areas like the Bronx and Queens, with one tree falling on a car in Corona.
• 🏠 In Yonkers, a tree crashed behind a home, and in Woodbridge, a tree fell on power lines, disrupting New Jersey Transit service.
• ⚠️ Power lines have also been affected, contributing to the widespread disruption.

Flash Flood and Coastal Flood Warnings

• 🌊 A flash flood warning is in effect for the Lower Hudson Valley, northeast New Jersey, New York City, and Nassau County until 5:30 PM, warning of urban and small creek flooding.
• 🚗 Residents are advised not to drive through flooded roadways.
• 🏖️ Minor coastal flooding is expected through the evening hours, with reports of flooded roadways in Toms River and Seaside Heights.

Rainfall and Wind Intensity

• 🌧️ Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour have been reported in areas like South River, contributing to the flooding.
• 💨 Gusty winds have been peaking near 40 miles per hour, with the squall line moving east of New York City.
• 📍 The heaviest rain is concentrated in the Hudson Valley, Nassau County, and parts of Fairfield County, with eastern Queens also experiencing heavy downpours.

Lingering Weather and Future Forecast

• 💨 The wind advisory continues for tomorrow, with gusts potentially exceeding 40 mph, impacting Halloween.
• 🥶 Temperatures are expected to drop into the 40s and low 50s tonight.
• ⚡ The storm system is expected to move out by late evening, leaving only some lingering showers.