Intense thunderstorms pummeled the tri-state area Wednesday afternoon, bringing flooding downpours that caused mass transit, airport and road delays and made roads look more like rivers.
The threat of storms and flash floods persisted through the rush hour and into the evening as severe thunderstorm warnings and flood warnings and advisories were issued and then extended for many parts of the tri-state area. In addition to the intense bursts of rain, the storms brought gusty winds and dangerous lightning too.
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A severe thunderstorm warning for Queens, Manhattan and Brooklyn expired after the storm roared through, rapidly dumping more than an inch of rain in some spots. Water pooled in some areas, making roads impassable and flooding some subway stations. Flooding was reported from Bensonhurst to Bushwick.
Delays of arrivals and departures were reported at all three area airports due to the thunderstorms.
The storms are expected to push out to sea overnight, clearing the way for a beautiful Thursday with calm skies, cooler temperatures in the mid-80s and a welcome break from the humidity that smothered the tri-state area Wednesday.
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