After a sticky, summer-like day, a powerful front bore down on the northeastern U.S., bringing with it rain, hail and the possibility of tornadoes. New York reports heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding were expected across much of New York City, Long Island, Rockland and Westchester counties. A tornado watch was in effect for parts of upstate New York.
Flights have been delayed, trains service disrupted and drivers stranded in cars. Millions are in the storm zone. Watches and warnings are in effect from Pennsylvania to New England for severe storms and possible tornadoes. Homeowners are advised to prepare their homes for strong winds and heavy rains. If your home gets flooded, you may need professional storm damage restoration services to clean and repair your property. If you have problems with your roofing, make sure to contact a professional roofing contractor to repair the damages right away. There are local roofing companies that provide reliable roofing repair services. Business owners may also need to hire a commercial roofing company if the roofs of their buildings have been damaged. Those who are looking for a contractor specializing in commercial roofing in Pasadena, TX may get an estimate from companies like Image Roofing.
Storm-related deaths in Newburgh, New York, police department confirms a tree fell on a car and killed a female occupant. Mayor Mark Boughton of Danbury, Connecticut, confirms a man was working on his lawn when the storm approached. The man took shelter in his truck and was killed when a tree fell on it. Monroe County 911 Center confirms that a tree fell on a vehicle and killed the male occupant in Effort, Pennsylvania.
News correspondent DeMarco Morgan reports this is a fast-moving storm and warnings will stay in effect until 11 p.m. ET. There are power outages for more than half a million customers across New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
Downed trees and roof damage was reported across the area.
Powerful winds may have been responsible for blowing the top off a water tower in Morningside Heights.
At the height of rush hour, passengers were being told to avoid the terminal.
The storm forced the suspension of Metro-North service on the Hudson, Harlem and New Haven lines — but officials have since resumed service in both directions.
Delays were reported at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark airports.
“the signature is there” for tornadoes, though nothing has officially been confirmed. A storm over Danbury, Connecticut, was “very close to being a radar-indicated tornado.”
