Overview

• Flash flood warnings remain in effect across all five boroughs of New York City and multiple northern New Jersey counties with water rescue teams deployed in low-lying areas.
• New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency late Monday, urging residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel as heavy rains persisted.
• Public transportation services resumed in stages on Tuesday with suspended subway lines, delayed bus routes and lingering ground stops at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark airports.
• Emergency responders have conducted dozens of water rescues including evacuations of stranded motorists and pulls from submerged vehicles while recovery crews clear debris from flooded highways.
• Officials warned of additional showers in forecasts and advised residents in basement apartments and flood-prone zones to stay alert and be prepared to move to higher ground.