SEE: Tornadoes tear through New Jersey as NYC releases first-time flood emergency stop amid hurricane Ida fallout
Several tornadoes touched down in New Jersey, wreaking havoc on local communities as the remnants of Hurricane Ida hit the east coast, triggering New York City’s first ever emergency flood in the midst of a massive downpour.
Twisters were spotted in several locations in New Jersey on Wednesday night, with dramatic videos circulating on social media, with massive funnel clouds stirring.
Extensive damage to homes was also seen in other videos that made the rounds, as well as flooded streets in Hoboken.
On a grand scale, the city’s National Weather Service (NWS) issued its first ever flood ever emergency, while the main NWS department warned of one “Extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation."
To be clear … this particular warning for NYC is the second time we’ve ever issued a Flash Flood Emergency (It’s the first for NYC). The first time we aired a Flash Flood Emergency was for Northeast New Jersey an hour ago. https://t.co/7k55jeXbpb
- NWS New York NY (@NWSNewYorkNY) September 2, 2021
The streets of New York, and even some works of art and backyards, was seen soaked by the heavy rain showers that almost closed some lanes.
This is incredible. New York City is in a flood * emergency * as rainfall drops by 3 to 5 inches per hour. Video by Marianne Doherty. @NWSNewYorkNY uses words like “catastrophic” to convey effects. @MyRadarWX The metros will flood, streets to rivers. Take good care of yourself #NYCpic.twitter.com/s8UdX7bdUY
- Matthew Cpucci (@MatthewCpucci) September 2, 2021
BROOKLYN: Many basement items across Boro Park, Williamsburg, were completely flooded. Rain is expected to stop soon, cars seen floating on streets throughout the city. pic.twitter.com/uI8Ro5FCFM
- KolHaolam (@KolHaolam) September 2, 2021
The city’s subways also experienced major flooding, with some terminals on their way to becoming canals as the water washed in.
The crazy weather comes as the remnants of tropical storm Ida - which landed as a Category 4 hurricane - make its way through the east coast. While Ida was downgraded to a tropical depression on Monday, it has nonetheless brought severe weather to cities on its way after destroying shards in Louisiana and Mississippi after first reaching land.
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