A severe storm is hitting New York City, sending buckets into the streets and causing subway stations to flood with up to four inches of water.
Much of the tri-state area is expected to receive significant rainfall over the weekend, prompting a flood watch and wind advisory for the New York City metropolitan area, including parts of New Jersey and New England, starting Saturday morning.
The heavy rain that began Friday night is attributed to the merger of two storm systems, one from the north and one from the south.
New Yorkers should prepare for a very wet weekend with up to three inches of rain, accompanied by windy conditions.
A TikTok video shows buckets of rain falling on the Canal Street subway station. These systems along with strong winds have also caused flight delays.
A TikTok video shows buckets of rain falling on the Canal Street subway station. These systems along with strong winds have also caused flight delays.
A severe storm is flooding New York City, sending buckets into the streets and causing subway stations to flood with up to four inches of water.
On Saturday afternoon, a flood warning was issued for the New York City metropolitan area extending into central and southern New Jersey.
The advisory for New York City begins at 4 a.m. and is expected to conclude around 2 a.m. Sunday.
“The good news is that the storm is looking more progressive or faster,” AccuWeather meteorologist Dean DeVore shared, as reported by the Daily News.
The combination of saturated soil and high winds can cause tree damage and localized power outages.
Travelers at New York’s major airports faced significant delays and numerous flight cancellations Saturday due to heavy rain.
More than 200 flights and dozens of cancellations were canceled.
Yonkers Department of Public Works employees carry sandbags to waiting Yonkers residents as they distribute them at the Yonkers Recycling Center.
Pedestrians along South Broadway in Yonkers take shelter from the rain. The heavy rain that began Friday afternoon is attributed to the merger of two storm systems, one from the north and one from the south.
JFK Airport recorded 1.79 inches of rain, causing more than 200 flight delays and 20 cancellations, according to FlightAware.
LaGuardia Airport has received 1.89 inches of rain, causing 95 flight delays and 16 cancellations.
At Newark Liberty International Airport, 1.63 inches of rain was reported, causing 168 flight delays and 21 cancellations.
“After a cool day today with highs in the 40s, rain will occur tonight, with a 6 to 8 hour period of moderate to heavy rain expected Saturday morning into Saturday night,” the NWS in a statement on Friday.
“Excessive runoff can cause flooding of rivers and streams and other low-lying, poorly drained locations,” the statement continued. “Rainfall should ease from west to east on Saturday night, but flooding may persist afterwards, especially in rivers and streams.”
This comes after Miami International Airport was forced to close after Florida was hit by torrential storms on Saturday. The Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium (pictured) was also forced to end early on Friday due to the storm.
The Ultra Music Festival in Bayfront Park was forced to close early Friday night, leaving Spring Break clubgoers walking home through flooded streets (pictured).
This comes after Miami International Airport was forced to close after Florida was hit by torrential storms on Saturday.
The Federal Aviation Agency issued the total ground stop Saturday morning and it will remain in effect until at least 4:59 p.m.
The closure came after Miami was under a flood warning and the risk of an “isolated tornado,” NBC reports.
“Inclement weather may impact operations on March 23,” the airport wrote in X. “If you are traveling, please contact your airline for the latest flight updates.”
An air traffic control notice also indicated that a disabled plane remained on one of the airport’s runways.
Wet and windy conditions hit South Florida and the National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning covering Miami on Friday.
As a result, the Ultra Music Festival in Bayfront Park was forced to close early Friday night, leaving Spring Break clubgoers walking home through flooded streets.
“For your safety, Ultra Friday will be temporarily closed,” event organizers posted on social media after warning of lightning and strong winds.
“Please leave the park calmly now.” the 9pm post said.
Another round of heavy rain and storms arrived in South Florida Friday night and Saturday morning.
Some areas of Miami received two inches of rain and West Palm Beach received more than five.
The Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium and the Youth Fair were also forced to close.